This Magical Waterfall Campground In Iowa Is Unforgettable
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If you are searching for the perfect place to enjoy the water while camping, eastern Iowa has your answer. With a waterfall, you can easily hike to (and across) and ample opportunity for swimming, lounging on the beach, fishing, and enjoying nature, this Iowa park has it all.
It's located right outside the small eastern Iowa town of Solon near the intersection of I-380 and I-80.
To get to MacBride Falls, follow the Beach to Dam Trail. You'll see it on the map near the lower left corner.
The water is a result of Lake MacBride spilling out into the Iowa River. Locals may refer to this area as the spillway.
You'll walk down a set of stone stairs to find the waterfall somewhat hidden behind a hill. This area is beautiful during every season of the year.
The modern campground is located on the northwest side of the lake close to the dam. On the south arm of the lake, there are accommodations for primitive camping. Solon is just a few miles away and has a gas station and small grocery store for necessities. There are also several incredible restaurants in town.
A lovely advantage of camping here is that the sites offer scenic views of the spillway and dam from the trails.
There are 60 non-electrical sites and a non-flush restroom facility. At the entrance of the campground there is a fish cleaning station, fishing jetties, a boat ramp, and a parking lot.
You can enjoy the park from the water by renting a fishing boat, kayak, stand up paddleboard, paddle boat, pontoon boat, or canoe. Water access is available from nearly any area of the park
You can still see wildlife here, though. According to the DNR, this is a great place to catch crappies, muskie, channel catfish, walleyes, and Kentucky spotted bass.
Have you seen the beautiful MacBride Falls?
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