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A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".

A rustic wooden interior with a central dining area, wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a counter, and large windows providing natural light.

A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.

A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.

1. Hotel Estes

11.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Robert

₩119,211

₩136,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror above the bed, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.

2. Murphy's Resort

12 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

₩87,893

₩100,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.

A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

3. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

11.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Kimberly

₩162,952

₩186,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.

A cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.

4. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

11.7 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

ARMAN

₩157,448

₩180,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.

5. Estes Mountain Inn

11.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Micah

₩96,338

₩110,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."

A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.

A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.

6. Silver Moon Inn

9.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Stacy

₩162,422

₩185,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.

A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

7. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 11.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Joseph

₩144,085

₩164,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.

A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.

8. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 5.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Andrea

₩122,584

₩134,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lodge with a stone retaining wall and a stream in front.

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a fireplace.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a comfortable couch, a small wooden table, and a large bed.

9. 4 Seasons Inn on Fall River

8.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Michael

₩135,749

₩155,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a sauna area.

A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.

A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.

10. Murphy's River Lodge

8.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Richard

₩132,177

₩151,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of mountains.

A modern building with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a view of a mountain.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and a book on a table.

11. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

12 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Avtar

₩127,533

₩161,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a hot tub in the corner.

A wooden pergola with white metal chairs and tables, overlooking a mountain range.

A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and two illuminated trees.

12. Blue Door Inn

11.3 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Doug

₩100,555

₩115,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.

A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel with a wooden deck, flower beds, and a sign indicating a trail ridge inn.

13. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

7.3 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Doug

₩114,457

₩130,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.

14. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 11.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Brad

₩111,541

₩127,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.

15. Saddle & Surrey Motel

10.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Kendall

₩112,357

₩128,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hot tub surrounded by wooden benches and a gazebo in a forested area with a mountain backdrop.

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden dining table with two woven placemats and a chair, set against a backdrop of a forested landscape visible through large glass doors.

A wooden lodge with a stone foundation, surrounded by a natural landscape with a stream and trees.

16. Boulder Brook on Fall River

7.3 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Jordan

₩234,465

₩268,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.

A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.

A hot tub on a balcony with a mountain view.

17. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

9 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Michael

₩253,263

₩336,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a scenic view.

A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, and a brick fireplace.

18. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 10.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Marlene

₩110,331

₩126,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A log cabin interior with a wooden chair, a wooden table, and a bench.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted fish decoration, and a painting of a mountain landscape.

A wooden bench overlooking a river with a view of a forested hillside.

A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

19. Idlewilde by the River

5.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

LYNNE

₩118,456

₩260,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a painting of moose.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, two leather chairs, and a wooden table.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

20. Nicky's Resort

7.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Araceli

₩74,460

₩102,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Lake Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View
Murphy's Resort	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Estes Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,062 reviews	View

Top Fern Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

8/10 Good

"Stayed at the"

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

8/10 Good

"Stayed for 5 days. We were able to cook meals since we had the room with kitchen. Very roomy. Close to RMNP. Only complaint is no housekeeping for our stay. Had to ask for more towels and toilet paper. Grocery store and laundry very close. Highly recommend."

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing view from the cabin. Definitely looking forward to another visit"

Riverfront Condo Near Downtown Estes Park!

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot for a family and so close to the Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain national park. Relaxing balcony with great views and river access. Well stocked with cooking supplies so we were able to enjoy meals at the condo. Fun games for winding down after a day of hiking. Only complaint- towels smelled weird."

Other attractions near Fern Lake Trailhead

Sprague Lake

9.4/10 (462 reviews)

Follow a short but scenic trail around this stunning lake and admire views of the pointed peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead, a lovely green space in Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

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Cub Lake Trail

Enjoy a trip to Cub Lake Trail and popular activities like hiking in Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Bierstadt Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bierstadt Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Moraine Park Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Moraine Park Museum during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside and scenic parks in this family-friendly area.

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Sprague Lake Trailhead

You can take time to visit Sprague Lake Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

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Beaver Meadows Entrance Station

9.4/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, a lovely green space in Estes Park. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Wild Basin Area

Enjoy an outing to Wild Basin Area during your stay in Estes Park. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Lake Trailhead?

Fern Lake Trailhead is located in Estes Park. This scenic area is known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 952 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Fern Lake Trailhead?

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Fern Lake Trailhead. Other good options within 5 miles include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Fern Lake Trailhead?

Expedia has 952 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fern Lake Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Lake Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Fern Lake Trailhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fern Lake Trailhead?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Fern Lake Trailhead, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Fern Lake Trailhead?

Moraine Park Museum, Historic Fall River Hydroplant, and Holzwarth Historical Site feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Rocky Mountain National Park, Beaver Meadows Entrance Station, and Bear Lake Trailhead. Create some family memories at Wild Basin Area, The Labyrinth, and Tiny Town Miniature Golf while you're exploring the area around Fern Lake Trailhead.

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Our top choices for Fern Lake Trailhead hotels

1. Hotel Estes

2. Murphy's Resort

3. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

4. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

5. Estes Mountain Inn

6. Silver Moon Inn

7. Appenzell Inn

8. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

9. 4 Seasons Inn on Fall River

10. Murphy's River Lodge

11. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

12. Blue Door Inn

13. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

14. Coyote Mountain Lodge

15. Saddle & Surrey Motel

16. Boulder Brook on Fall River

17. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

18. Discovery Lodge

19. Idlewilde by the River

20. Nicky's Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Fern Lake Trailhead

Top Fern Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Riverfront Condo Near Downtown Estes Park!

Other attractions near Fern Lake Trailhead

Sprague Lake

Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead

Cub Lake Trail

Bierstadt Lake

Moraine Park Museum

Sprague Lake Trailhead

Beaver Meadows Entrance Station

Wild Basin Area

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