About Sandy Beach Camp
Number of accommodations: 56
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain Biking
Swimming
Water Activities
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (153)
What Guests Are Saying
Sandy Beach Campground is a well-maintained, clean, and quiet facility with spacious campsites, friendly staff, and immaculate bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful views and the peaceful atmosphere, especially during weekdays. However, some noted the lack of a sandy beach for swimming and occasional noise from nearby live music on weekends, along with minor maintenance issues that could be addressed. Overall, guests recommend the campground for its value and pleasant experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Sandy Beach Campground is a well-maintained, clean, and quiet facility with spacious campsites, friendly staff, and immaculate bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful views and the peaceful atmosphere, especially during weekdays. However, some noted the lack of a sandy beach for swimming and occasional noise from nearby live music on weekends, along with minor maintenance issues that could be addressed. Overall, guests recommend the campground for its value and pleasant experience.
Review Summary
Fred B
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Nice little campground on the edge of the lake. Spaces 1-17 were nicely landscaped and well presented. Do pay attention to the site details. We were in site 13 and while it said it was level, my F250 and 35 foot Trailer were not all level parked in there.
Do be aware there are water taps at the water fountains if you need water, however, we brought our tanks filled.
Also, DO be aware that you cannot get to the lake from the first loop. You have to go down to the actual boat launch to get to the Sandy Beach.
Momster siko
July 27, 2022
We had to make an abrupt change due to the shootings at Maquoketa Caves. 😔 You can't go anywhere nowadays....
Needless to say... Great place and hidden gem. Grounds crew are super nice and helpful. Plenty of firewood. More importantly, it's super close to Lake Macbride Boat 🛥 Rentals. We went kayaking and rented a pontoon both days.
Showers are hot 🔥 and good pressure.
I highly recommend this place! 🔥 💪🏾 💯 ❤️
Charles F
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Great place very clean
Jeanne C
VerifiedJuly 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The bathroom was a mess, camphost didn't pay much attention to the gate when it was open, nor was he very familiar with the facilities. Wish there was a better way to deal with no shows as our party had 3 sites, with one being quite a bit away from the other 2, and the site next to us never showed up. Would have been nice to be able to move them next to our camper.
Jean-Sebastien R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Idem gem of a place. It is very peaceful. Don’t expect full hook up there but we didn’t mind because it keeps the Karens and Richards away.
William O
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The campground is very clean - it’s in a great area and the restrooms were lovely too. Unfortunately we were only there long enough to sleep and leave but I would definitely stay there again.
Lisa L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Quiet, clean, beautiful views.
Sarah W
VerifiedJuly 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Our favorite local place to camp.
Lynne C
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: SANDY BEACH
Why are the lights all out in the campground especially by the kids playground. And the bathroom it’s really dark there we have been going there for years and the camp ground had street lights now it’s just dark. Unexceptionable
Sally W
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SANDY BEACH
The swimming area (which was not marked but was located near the boat tamp) was very rocky.
Location Sandy Beach Camp
Address:
3369 Sandy Beach Road Ne
Solon, IA, 52333
United States
From Interstate 380 (Shueyville, Iowa) take Exit 10 towards Shueyville. Travel east on 120th St. NW for 1.2 miles. At the stop sign, turn right onto NE Curtis Bridge Rd. Travel south on NE Curtis Bridge Rd for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Sandy Beach Rd. NE and travel east for 1.9 miles. The entrance to Sandy Beach Campground will be located on the right side of the road.
From Highway 1 (Solon, Iowa) turn onto Hwy 382 NE/E Main St at the stop light. Travel on Hwy 382 NE for 2.6 miles. At the traffic circle, turn left onto Ely Rd. NE. Travel on Ely Rd. NE for 1 mile. Turn left onto 140th St. NE and travel west for 2.0 miles. 140th St. NE will become Sandy Beach Rd. NE. Continue traveling on Sandy Beach Rd. NE for 1.7 miles. The entrance to the Sandy Beach Campground will be located on the left side of the road.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.8136 / -91.5953
Elevation: 221 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Three camping units are permitted per site: One RV and two tent, or three tents per site.
- Up to 6 occupants are permitted per site.
- Quiet Hours are;
- Visitors shall register for their campsite at the Sandy Beach Campground Entrance Station from 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
- Check-Out Time is;
- Check-In Time is;
- Do not attach anything to trees.
- Pets must be penned, on a leash under 6 feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained.
- No parking on grass, roads, shoulders or empty campsites. No UTVs or golf carts within the campground.
- All of the following items are prohibited: loaded firearms, explosives, ammunition, bow or other projectile-firing device, and fireworks.
- All of the following items are prohibited: bouncy houses, swimming pools, and chinese lanterns.
- No-Shows: If a customer does not arrive and register for their campsite by check-out time the day after original arrival date, the customer will be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night use fee.
- Cancellation: If a customer cancels a reservation they will be charged a $10.00 service fee. If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- All boats shall be removed from the lake/river each day. Boats are not permitted to be moored on the shoreline overnight.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
