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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;}”]

Lake McClure is a premier lake complete with plenty of coves and inlets for boaters to explore. With the inclusion of water ramps for water skiers and wakeboarders, McClure’s large body of water provides the best in water recreation.

Lake McSwain is a strong fishing lake populated with a variety of fish like salmon, trout, and other species. With annual fishing tournaments held at the lake. Also rich with the best spots for shore fishing around the marinas and campgrounds, Lake McSwain is a great place for relaxing nature activities.

With several campgrounds at both lakes, Lake McClure or Lake McSwain is perfect for your next vacation getaway. As most campgrounds have hot showers and other welcomed amenities, guests can reserve clusters of sites to create a group camping area on their reservation.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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