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  3. Lake Macbride State Park

Camping at Lake Macbride State Park near Solon

State park · Solon · 95 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Lake Macbride State Park is Iowa's largest state park, where 2,180 acres bids a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, camping, hiking, picnicking (reservable shelters and lodge) and much more. Located in the wooded valleys of Mill and Jordan Creeks, Lake Macbride is certain to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 65 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Mostly no hookups

    Limited electric and full-hookup sites.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

83 available sites

83 open of 95 sites
Site 41
RV or tentFull hookupsModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 9
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 12
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 13
RV or tent · Up to 60 ftElectricModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 84
RV or tent · Up to 20 ftNo hookupsPrimitive Campground-South
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 1
RV or tent · Up to 50 ftElectricModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2
RV or tent · Up to 50 ftElectricModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
RV or tent · Up to 35 ftElectricModern Campground-North
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 96 sites.

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48
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From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
83 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Iowa State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Iowa State Parks ↗

83 openSites from $10/night
Book on Iowa State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Bait
  • Boat Dock
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Canoe Rental
  • Concession
  • Dock Slips
  • Docks Fishing
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood For Sale
  • Fish Cleaning Station
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 11 full-hookup, 32 electric, 52 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

3525 Hwy 382 NE
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Lake Macbride State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Macbride State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Lake Macbride State Park have RV hookups?
11 full-hookup, 32 electric, 52 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Macbride State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Macbride State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 11 full-hookup, 32 electric, 52 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 96 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 11 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 96 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 3525 Hwy 382 NE (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Blueberry Farm on a Hill

13 mi from Lake Macbride State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

River Camp

13.2 mi from Lake Macbride State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
No sites offered for these dates

Sandy Beach Camp

1.3 mi from Lake Macbride State Park (straight-line) 4.0 · 143 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 65 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2018 Keystone Summerland
    2018 Keystone Summerland

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 8 mi from campground

    $134/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    “Beauty” 2015 Four Winds 22E
    “Beauty” 2015 Four Winds 22E

    Class C motorhome · 23 ft · sleeps 5 · 53 mi from campground

    $200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Jayco Flight QBS294
    2021 Jayco Flight QBS294

    Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 7 · 145 mi from campground

    $149/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Off-peak Oct 16–Nov 15: per night
    • Off-peak Apr 1–Apr 30: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Iowa State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202632%2%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%0%0%
    Compare site types

    95 individual reservable campsites from Iowa State Parks, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Standard non-electric

    52 sites · From $10/night

    Loops: Primitive Campground-South (52)

    49 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Standard electric

    32 sites · From $20/night

    Loops: Modern Campground-North (32)

    30 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Standard full hook-up

    11 sites · From $20/night

    Loops: Modern Campground-North (11)

    4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Youth group only (group)

    1 site · From $25/night

    Loops: Primitive Campground-South (1)

    1 open Nov 13–Nov 15