We stayed in the primitive side of Lake MacBride State Park. Here are our thoughts:

Pros: -Primitive campground is isolated from the electric one, so it’s much quieter -Right on the lake -Plenty of spots to choose from -On a less busy weekend, it would be much easier to keep to yourself/keep from being on top of other campers -Sites 48 & 49 were relatively private and large (backed up to woods) and 49 seemed to have some good flat areas -Modern bathrooms within walking distance -Miles of beautiful, well maintained walking trails -We didn’t fish, but it seemed like everyone who did was having no problem catching pretty large fish -Red Vespa in town at Solon is great pizza within a reasonable distance of the campground!

Cons -Quite a distance to any lake activities and firewood (you have to go into town for firewood or to the total other side of the lake) -Campground is laid out in a way that makes you butt up against other campers on almost every side—virtually no privacy -Was a bit rowdy/loud on Labor Day weekend, but what can you expect -Very few spots had flat area for tents, most were on a hill -Bathrooms were not terribly well maintained