What are some summer activities at Lake Macbride?

Hipcamp staff
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Standout summer activities at Lake Macbride near Iowa City include boating and walleye fishing. Year-round trails also navigate around the lake and prairie, prime for hiking in spring and summer, or skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Multiple Lake Macbride campgrounds are available, most with shaded sites in primitive settings, as well as one campground with RV hookups, showers, and a dump station. Some campsites can be reserved in advance, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also explore different options for camping near Iowa City on Hipcamp.

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