Macbride Nature Recreation Area

Camping and Facility Reservations • Violation of state laws or University of Iowa and MNRA rules or regulations by any member of a camping party is cause for revocation of camping privileges and the entire camping party may be required to leave the area. • Campsites and facilities must be reserved online prior to occupation and campsite reservations must be completed at least one hour before MNRA closing. • Must be 18 years of age or older to register for camping. • Campsites and shelters may not be occupied without registration. • Tables and all camping related items are restricted to campsite pad. • One tent per individual campsite. One additional tent may be used for children under eighteen years old. • No more than three tents at the multi-tent camp sites. Up to two additional tents may be used for children under eighteen years old. • Fires are allowed in fire rings at designated campsites and shelters only. Fires should not be left unattended and should be extinguished when the site is vacated. • The collection of firewood in the parks is prohibited; firewood is often available near the main restrooms. • All non-registered visitors must be out of the park by closing time. • Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to sunrise. • No alcohol is allowed in campgrounds or anywhere in MNRA. • Pets must be on a leash not greater than six (6) feet long. Pets must be under the control of the owner at all times. • No ropes, cables, chains or lines can be affixed to trees, this includes hammocks. • No dishwashing at hydrants or in restrooms. • Camping equipment on an unregistered campsite may be impounded, removed and/or disposed of by the University of Iowa. • Camping check-in time no earlier than 12:00 pm (noon), check-out time no later than 11:00 am. • Individuals are not allowed to occupy any camp area for more than seven (7) days out of any fourteen (14) day period. • No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather or violation of the Rules and Regulations.