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Lake McClure & Lake McSwain
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About Lake McClure
Lake McClure is an amazing family-friendly lake that’s perfect for water sports, fishing, and camping in the warm California sun. Clean, fresh water with miles of shoreline and long inlets – enjoy California’s serenity without all the big crowds.[/nur_section_heading][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1579631585648{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]With a lake that’s big enough for boaters to spread out, Lake McClure is perfect for all of your favorite water recreational activities. Complete with launch ramps for water skiing and an ever-popular location for house boating. Lake McClure is an affordable getaway that you can visit time and time again.[/vc_column_text][/nur_image_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][nur_image_section layout=”cover-image content-right” image_mobile=”show” image_id=”1367″][nur_section_heading decoration=”line” el_class=”ml-md-0 text-center text-md-left visit-us-section” css=”.vc_custom_1579631610082{padding-top: 40px !important;}”]
Why Visit Us
With everything from fishing to boating, swimming to camping, Lake McClure and Lake McSwain offer some of the best recreational opportunities in all of California.[/nur_section_heading][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648826173483{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]



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About Lake McSwain
The Lake McSwain Camping & Recreation area is one of Central California’s best kept secrets. Featuring a marina, general store, and food service, Lake McSwain features an abundance of great recreational areas and is located just six miles from the town of Snelling.[/nur_section_heading][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1582239915189{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]Hosting a wide variety of trout species, Lake McSwain offers an excellent opportunity to catch daily bag limits and large trophy fish. As trolling and shore fishing are popular success methods for pursuing that one amazing catch, Lake McSwain is home to many fishing tournaments and is a perfect place to relax the day away with a few casts.[/vc_column_text][/nur_image_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1565896191759{background-image: url(https://lakemcclure.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/vector-mountains-transparent.jpg?id=687) !important;}” el_class=”city-bg”][vc_row][vc_column][nur_section_heading decoration=”line” el_class=”mcclure-mcswain-title”]
Lake McClure & Lake McSwain
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Boating
Lake McClure is big enough for boaters to spread out and enjoy lake activities without the usual crowd found at other lakes. With lots of nice coves and inlets for visitors and house boaters to enjoy, along with launch ramps, the wide body of open water leaves enough room for both relaxing and water sports recreation, sacrificing no loss of comfort for any water skiers or wakeboarders, sailors, or anglers.
Marinas
Lake McClure and Lake McSwain have two marinas, one at Lake McSwain (The Reel Deal Market & Cafe) and one at Lake McClure – Barrett Cove. While services vary at each marina, Barrett Cove Marina has everything you need for your stay. The Reel Deal Market & Cafe at Lake McSwain has camping and fishing amenities in addition to kayak rentals and paddle boats. Please see our Marina page for more information.
Fishing
Populated with tons of salmon, trout, bass, and other species, Lake McSwain is a great fishing lake with fishing tournaments held regularly. While shore fishing around the marinas, campgrounds, and even around some of the more remote coves and creek inlets are great casting spots, fishing boats are available for rent at the Barrett Cove Marina for those that wish to fish out on the lake.
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Campgrounds
All campgrounds have hot showers and other great amenities to make your stay a comfy one. With most campgrounds also offering RV hook-ups, guests can reserve clusters of sites on their reservation to create a group camping area for large parties.
Lodging
Cabins are available at Lake McSwain Campground and Barrett Cove Recreation Area on Lake McClure’s western shore. Ideal for a cozy vacation or family and friends get-togethers. Additionally, there is more lodging in the town of Coulterville and Mariposa.
Scenery
Among the foothill reservoirs, Lake McClure and Lake McSwain provide a distinct natural beauty that is unmatched by their counterparts. With rolling hills and stately oaks for a warm, friendly ambiance, the relaxed feel to the lakes at Merced Irrigation District is sure to bring a memorable experience.
Nearby Communities
As Lake McClure and Lake McSwain aim to be an immersive getaway from the usual busy California landscape, Coulterville is the only major town close to our district. Alternatively, the small community of Snelling is right around the bend of the lake, with park visitors using it for gas and other needs.
Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park
Would you like to enjoy our lake water park? Check out the Lake McClure & Lake McSwain water park website to buy tickets: Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_class=”city-bg” css=”.vc_custom_1565895914974{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}”][/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][nur_section_heading decoration=”line” el_class=”reviews-title”]
Reviews
See what our happy visitors have to say about us.
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Reservations & Campground Information
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