Title: Emerson Bay State Recreation Area in Milford - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Emerson-Bay-State-Recreation-Area-Hotels.0-l635034958544887808-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Milford](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Milford.d183220.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Emerson-Bay-State-Recreation-Area.d635034958544887808.Car-Rental-Guide)[Milford Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Milford.d183220.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Tours and Activities ## Visit Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Activities [Milford travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Milford.dx183220) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Emerson Bay State Recreation Area Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Thunderbird Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1071600/1071597/66dd61c6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Thunderbird Lodge CA $814 per person Apr 1 - Apr 7 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Sioux Falls (FSD) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,315 reviews) We LOVED our stay here! Only complaint is that we got there late and had to leave early. The shower was nice and hot, the bed was all big and comfy, everything was spotless. The staff was also super friendly! We were a little late to breakfast so we missed the biscuits but they smelled amazing! 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(1,000 reviews) Very friendly staff. Comfortable room. Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Gull Point State Park is located on Lake Okoboji in Northwest Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/635034981612187648/fcc4722b-320c-4ca8-b116-656728e77e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gull Point State Park You can take time to visit Gull Point State Park during your travels to Wahpeton. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.ca/Gull-Point-State-Park-Milford.d635034981612187648.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carousel at the historic Arnolds Park Amusement Park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180670/ee2bf4dc-0537-4e0b-9b01-dc8712882c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arnolds Park Amusement Park Bring the kiddos to Arnolds Park Amusement Park and enjoy this exciting amusement park in Arnolds Park. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area. 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