Solon, Iowa, lures RV campers with easy access to Lake Macbride State Park and Sugar Bottom's reservoir shores. Eight parks in our directory start as low as $16 a night. Base your rig here for boating, hiking trails, and the town's zany Chicken Days festival in June.
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Solon thrives as a Johnson County gem between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Every June, Chicken Days packs Main Street with parades, a chicken queen contest, and fried bird feasts that draw thousands. Lake Macbride sparkles nearby for kayaking; Sugar Bottom's bluffs challenge hikers with steep paths and reservoir views.
Sugar Bottom pulls in water lovers at $19 per night right on Coralville Reservoir. Lake Macbride State Park fits families with $23 sites, sandy beaches, and fishing piers. Sandy Beach Camp hooks budget campers for $16 amid quiet woods. Primitive South Campground delivers 30- and 50-amp hookups plus showers for extended Iowa adventures.
Solon shines for its annual Chicken Days festival in June. Parades roll down Main Street, contestants vie for Chicken Queen, and locals fry up thousands of birds for massive dinners. This quirky event anchors the town's small-town spirit amid farms and lake access. Nearby Lake Macbride adds boating draws year-round.
Sugar Bottom, Lake Macbride State Park, Sandy Beach Camp, and Primitive South Campground top the list near Solon. Sugar Bottom hugs Coralville Reservoir for $19/night; Lake Macbride starts at $23 with beaches. Sandy Beach hits $16; Primitive South adds 50-amp hookups and showers.
Primitive South Campground at Lake Macbride State Park offers 50-amp and 30-amp hookups. Showers make it ideal for longer stays. Pair it with the park's trails and fishing for a full setup under $23/night.