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    Lake Macbride State Park

    4.1 (21 reviews)
    Open 4:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Nature at it's finest
    Gail B.

    My husband and I first experienced Lake Macbride State Park in the summer of 2020 before the Derecho hit Eastern Iowa. The park was lovely, well maintained,heavily wooded and had a nice Sandy beach on the lake. We returned this summer 2021 and were happy to see that it was still as lovely as we remembered. Of course there are damaged trees and branches throughout the woods that still need to be cleared but the hiking trails are still accessible. We recommend visiting if you haven't been this year ( or ever ) You can rent kayaks, paddle boats or a pontoon for the family!

    Jessica P.

    I've never been big on swimming in lakes but summer in Iowa is hot and options are limited, so my husband and I decided to venture out to Lake Macbride one Saturday afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised! The beach area is a little small, particularly on a crowded hot day, but we were able to find space to spread our towels and enjoy the sun. We spent our time cooling off in the water and laying out. We also drove around the park a bit (honestly because we got lost) and found it to be a beautiful area. I definitely plan to go back and try out the boat rental. It's not a boardwalk along the ocean, but probably the best you can do in this area. Tip: bring a cooler full of snacks and beach chairs and umbrellas. We were a bit spoiled from going to bigger beaches and forgot we couldn't just rent/buy whatever we wanted once we got there .

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    Meredith S.

    Lake Macbride looks beautiful. The map of the park as well as the waterfall are somewhat difficult to find. However, the boating ramp, fishing area, swimming beach, and campgrounds are fairly easy to find! The camping area looks nice and kept up, but it's very open.

    A woodpecker was zooming from tree to tree along the hiking trail, checking all these little holes he'd created in the trees.
    Rachel L.

    Well-maintained hiking trails with some spectacular views! There's a huge mound at the dam between Lake Macbride and Coralville Lake - I'm definitely going back to watch the sunset from this spot! If you hopscotch your way across the dam's rocks, you can access several more miles of trail on the other side. Lots of wildlife - we spotted deer, woodpeckers, squirrels, rabbits, and twelve bald eagles (we're pretty sure there were another dozen further up stream but they were too far away to be certain). The beach is bigger than I expected and the buildings/docks look pretty new and well-maintained. Looking forward to taking our tent and kayaks to spend a weekend there with friends later in the summer!

    Hayley B.

    Lake Macbride is my happy place. There is really nothing better than packing a cooler, cruising up to Solon for a scenic drive, renting a paddle boat, and spending a day out on the lake with friends or family. The prices are great, and the staff is incredibly nice. The lake is also a large, no-wake lake so you don't have to worry about getting run down by speed boats or not having enough room to hang out. I highly recommend this spot if you're looking to spend some time in nature. There are some amazing hiking spots up here, too! My favorite hike's trailhead begins at the Sailing Club, and ends at the waterfall that connects Lake Macbride to the Reservoir.

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