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Site Fort Defiance Lodge , Loop Fort Defiance State Park

Day-use Lodge
Apr 29 2025 - May 12 2025
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You can book this facility up to 12 months in advance

Activities & Amenities
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Site Details
Bathroom
BathroomsY
RestroomsModern Attached

Kitchen
RefrigeratorY
SinkY
MicrowaveY
Serving Counter w/electrical outlets2

Living/Dining Room
Number of Picnic-Style Tables w/benches8
Benches for Tables16
Other furniture2 serving tables
Seating Capacity60
FireplaceY

Available outside
Fire RingY
Num of Picnic Tables3
Stand-up GrillY
Attached open shelter or patioPatio
Seating capacity of Patio or Shelter60

Additional Information
ADA AccessibleY
Checkin Time10:00 AM
Checkout Time10:30 PM
Minimum Number of People2
Maximum Number of People60
Non SmokingY
Site Reserve TypeSite-Specific
Type of UseDay
Rental SeasonMay 1 - October 15
Looking For CategoryDay Use, Group Site

Alerts and Important Information
Site
Firewood Alert
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in a number of counties throughout Iowa. As a result, the entire state of Iowa is now under state and federal firewood transport quarantines. It is in direct violation of the federal quarantine to transport firewood from a quarantined area into a non-quarantined area. Park visitors are cautioned not to transport firewood across county lines in Iowa or across state lines since the movement of firewood throughout Iowa or to other states poses the greatest threat to quickly spread EAB even further. Do your part to help prevent the spread of EAB and other woodland pests. Please consider buying firewood locally near the park you are visiting and burn it all during your stay. For more information about EAB and the federal firewood transport quarantine, visit: Iowa DNR website.

Check-in Time: The check-in time is 10:00 am. If you need to access the lodge prior to 10 am you may make arrangements with Park staff and they will try to accommodate the request.

Consumption of Alcohol: Drinking of these beverages is not permitted on roads or in parking lots.

  • Beer which contains more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume but not more than 6.25% of alcohol by volume.
  • High Alcoholic Content Beer which contains more than 6.25% of alcohol by volume, but not more than 15% of alcohol by volume. Not more than 1.5% of the volume of a “high alcoholic content beer” may consist of alcohol derived from added flavors and other nonbeverage ingredients containing alcohol. The added flavors and other nonbeverage ingredients may not include added caffeine or other added stimulants including but not limited to guarana, ginseng, and taurine.
  • Canned Cocktails which means a mixed drink or cocktail that is premixed and packaged in a metal can and contains more than 6.25% of alcohol by volume but not more than 15% of alcohol by volume.
  • Wine which contains more than 6.25% of alcohol by volume but not more than 21.25% of alcohol by volume.
  • Alcoholic liquors are not to be consumed in parks, recreation areas and forests. This includes hard liquors (whiskey, vodka, etc.).
  • Keg beer is allowed through a keg beer permit only. Renter must obtain a permit from park staff at least 30 days prior to the rental. A keg beer deposit in the amount of $100 per 100 or fewer persons will be required. Depending upon the size of your gathering, the damage deposit for the lodge rental may be waived in lieu of the keg beer deposit if the keg beer deposit is greater than $100. Keg beer is not permitted in campgrounds, on beaches or in parking areas.
  • Key Information: The key will be in the lock box at the lodge. Please contact the park office at 712/337-3211 at least 5 to 7 days prior to arrival for the access code. Return keys to lock box at the lodge at the end of your event.

    Damage Deposit Required: A damage deposit in the amount of $100 is required in addition to the rental fee. If you are having a keg at your event, a keg beer damage deposit of $100 per 100 or fewer persons is required. The keg beer deposit will be waived IF the $100 lodge damage deposit is greater than the keg beer deposit amount The deposit must be paid separate from the rental fee. The damage deposit is due upon arrival or a check can be mailed to the park office at least 7-14 days in advance. Checks should be made payable to Iowa DNR. Cash deposits must be returned in person. Mail the check to:
    Gull Point State Park
    1500 Harpen Street
    Milford, IA 51351

    Use and Cleaning Rules:
    There are a number of rules and restrictions pertaining to use of this facility including decorations and clean up responsibilities. If you have never rented the lodge before, it is recommended that you contact staff at the park prior to making a reservation. All renters should read all of the use rules and cleaning procedures for this facility found on the Iowa DNR website.

    Renters are expected to abide by all facility use rules and cleaning procedures for the facility. Failure to review these items could result in cancellation of your reservation and forfeiture of reservation transaction fees.

    If your party size exceeds the seating capacity, you must contact the park office Prior to Reserving, to determine whether the facility and amenities can accommodate your event. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the reservation and forfeiture of reservation transaction fees.

    Notes
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    Cancellation Policy: Cancellation fee of $6 for online cancellations or $7 for call center cancellations applies for all cancellations. Cancellations which occur 15-29 days prior to arrival will result in a forfeiture of one night's/day's rental fee and tax plus the cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 15 days prior to the arrival date will result in a forfeiture of two night's/day's rental fee and tax plus the cancellation fee. If the cancel fee plus the forfeiture amount exceeds the total amount of fees originally paid, DNR will not collect any additional money.

    Note: The arrival date cannot be changed to a later date without losing the entire reservation when the departure date remains the same. However, the arrival date can be changed to an earlier date If the arrival and departure dates of the entire reservation change, that is allowed.

    Change Policy: A fee of $5 for each reservation changed online and $6.50 for each reservation changed through the call center. The last day to change a reservation is 15 days prior to arrival if paying by credit/debit card and 21 days prior to arrival if paying by check.

    Reservation Fee Policy: A nonrefundable reservation fee is charged for each reservation. The reservation fee is $4.50 for online or $6 for call center reservations.

    Rates subject to change; if reservation changes are made, new rates will apply.

    Reservation Website: iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com

    Reservation Call Center: 1-877-427-2757

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