Top 10 Hotels Near Fern Lake Trailhead in Estes Park for 2026

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A two-story lodge with a covered deck and outdoor seating area.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large mirror.

A residential area with a house, a large rock feature, and a tree with pink blossoms.

A living room with a stone fireplace, two leather armchairs, a grey sofa, and a patterned rug.

1. Misty Mountain Lodge

9.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Taryn

RM523

RM1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.

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

A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.

2. Murphy's River Lodge

8.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Troy

RM683

RM781 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a balcony with a view.

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

3. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of the Rockies, 5.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Ashley

RM330

RM361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

A small room with a wooden paneled wall, a television mounted on the wall, a microwave, a refrigerator, and two chairs around a small table.

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

4. Saddle & Surrey Motel

10.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Trisha

RM389

RM445 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

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

5. Hotel Estes

11.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Monte

RM669

RM766 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

11.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Billy

RM817

RM935 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a small bridge over a flowing river surrounded by dense forest.

A wooden cabin with a porch, a bench, a trash bin, and a view of a forest.

7. Idlewilde by the River

5.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

James

RM725

RM1,194 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

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

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

8. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Grand Estates, 11.5 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Angela

RM553

RM633 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.

9. Columbine Inn

11.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Kenneth

RM598

RM684 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A mountain lodge with red Adirondack chairs, a covered picnic area, and a sign indicating no vacancy.

A rectangular swimming pool with a blue border, surrounded by red lounge chairs and a fence.

10. Estes Mountain Inn

11.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Graciela

RM557

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.

A hot tub with a digital temperature gauge, surrounded by windows with blinds, in a room with a door and a light fixture.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a bed. Large windows offer views of a snowy landscape.

A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

11. Castle Mountain Lodge

7.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Aubrey

RM860

RM984 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wooden wall panel.

A kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a dining table, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of a mountain.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a kettle.

12. The Historic Crag's Lodge

9.3 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Jeffrey

RM615

RM841 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A cozy living room with a coffee bar, a sofa, and a rug.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

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

13. Appenzell Inn

Grand Estates, 11.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Traci

RM640

RM732 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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 stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin interior with a table, chairs, a lamp, a mirror, a poster of a bear, and a sign offering a free stay.

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

14. Nicky's Resort

7.8 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Michael

RM498

RM623 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with blinds.

15. Blue Door Inn

11.3 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Christian T.

RM377

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.

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

16. Murphy's Resort

12 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Abdulmuttalib Murtuza

RM687

RM786 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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.

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

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

17. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

11.7 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Ajit

RM824

RM943 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

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

18. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

7.3 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Else

RM467

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

19. Discovery Lodge

Grand Estates, 10.6 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Igor

RM520

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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.

20. Silver Moon Inn

9.2 km from Fern Lake Trailhead

Brenda

RM913

RM1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Lake Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Misty Mountain Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 27 reviews	View
Murphy's River Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park	8.0 Very good 1,690 reviews	View
Saddle & Surrey Motel	8.8 Excellent 868 reviews	View
Hotel Estes	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Fern Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay, clean, spacious, helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, a lot to do & explore especially for kids. Buffet food selections limited yet each dish was delicious. Would've been nicer if the lodge we stayed had elevator installed. We will definitely come back for a longer stay."

River Ridge Cottages

8/10 Good

"Place was very clean and comfortable. It was wonderful being right on the creek as well! Only complaint is the kitchen. It was clean but not much in the way of utensils if you needed to cook for an extended period. Definitely would stay here again!"

Riversong Inn Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"A unique place in the nature, on a small river, extremely beautiful place and quiet especially for couples. Dissent breakfast."

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"The room was beautiful, cozy, and clean. And the staff were all super welcoming. The location was great, super close to main street in Estes. The bar and live music area was a wonderful surprise. I could not recommend this place enough. 100% will be coming back :)!"

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 riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Cub Lake Trail

Enjoy a trip to Cub Lake Trail and popular activities such as 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 studying the exhibits at Moraine Park Museum during your travels in Estes Park. Wander through 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 lakeside 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 954 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

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

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 choices within 5 miles include Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River and Idlewilde by the River.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Fern Lake Trailhead?

Expedia has 954 hotels and other accommodation options 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! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Fern Lake Trailhead.

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. Misty Mountain Lodge

2. Murphy's River Lodge

3. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

4. Saddle & Surrey Motel

5. Hotel Estes

6. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

7. Idlewilde by the River

8. Coyote Mountain Lodge

9. Columbine Inn

10. Estes Mountain Inn

11. Castle Mountain Lodge

12. The Historic Crag's Lodge

13. Appenzell Inn

14. Nicky's Resort

15. Blue Door Inn

16. Murphy's Resort

17. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

18. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

19. Discovery Lodge

20. Silver Moon Inn

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Top Fern Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

River Ridge Cottages

Riversong Inn Retreat

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

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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