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Lake Macbride

Lake Macbride is a reservoir located in Solon, Iowa. It is a popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. The lake is surrounded by a state park, which offers a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, and picnicking. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and bald eagles. The lake is a great place to spend a day or weekend with family and friends.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Boat Marina
• Body Of Water (Lake Macbride)
• Playground
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Restroom and Showers

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Archery Range
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Boating
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Mountain Biking
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (99)
• Max Length (30)
• Gravel Sites (99)
• 50 Amp
• Full Hookups (11)
• Electric (32)
• No Hookups (56)
• Max Amps (50)
• Back-ins (14 x 30)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Brandon Kostrzewa

November 13, 2025

South campground is very nice was only one other camper. Couldn't find firewood locally. Would definitely come back.

Pamela Tapert

October 14, 2025

Not Big Rig Friendly first of all, our site signage for first spot #4 warned No Big Rig , the turns in park are very narrow if not possible for Big rigs turn around. The Campground is perfect size for small campers and centers, but there aren't public bathrooms in the areas As of 10/14/25 water is turned off throughout park for freezing prevention. There is a lovely hike one rocky loose grave and another mostly welk groomed grass to Lake area and dam which is beautiful. Dogs on leash and of corse pick up after your pets The sites offer electricity only as well as electricity, sewer and water based on season for water Reservations ahead of time of corse but beware, sites 1-6 Are Not Rig Friendly Due to narrow,trees,turn ability. We only fit on 30 bus we parked Ocer the fire ring in back of site. Site read 45 ft,we are 40ft but it was a extremely narrow tight fit

Terry Teeters

September 12, 2025

Really nice state park, I love coming here. Excellent for watching bird migrations. I once saw an absolute unit of an American White Pelican here. Also seems like the heron are helpful to the fishermen in the area.

Wesley Farnsworth

September 06, 2025

beautiful park to go hiking in. We had fun exploring and watching the boats down at the beach front.

Daniel Kitchen

May 05, 2025

Google doesn't know how to get here, and you should be very careful about your destination if trying to use GPS. We camped at the North campground. It is very different than the South campground and on the other side of the lake itself. It is very difficult to get between various areas of the park by vehicle. Signage was poor in that area and there was no indication in the area near the South campground how to get to other parts of the park. It is a lovely area. The spillway is a very fun little hike, and there are several pleasant trails. The lake is a very popular fishing area and has nice hiking trails. We did not use the beach but it has a beach and boathouse with concessions on the north side of the lake.

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