Bagby Campground - Lake McClure

Important Alerts

Campfires: WOOD CAMPFIRES CURRENTLY NOT ALLOWED. Propane and charcoal fires are permitted year-round.

Bagby launch ramp is currently closed.

Horseshoe Bend main launch ramp is closed; vessels can be launched using the low water dirt extension ramp to the right of the main ramp.

Important Alerts

Campfires: Wood burning campfires ARE NOT ALLOWED. Propane and charcoal fires are permitted year-round.

Bagby launch ramp is currently closed.

Horseshoe Bend main launch ramp is closed; vessels can be launched using the low water dirt extension ramp to the right of the main ramp.

Current Conditions

The following Park Facilities are OPEN:

All Campgrounds and Cabins – OPEN
Lake McClure – OPEN
Lake McSwain – OPEN
McSwain Ramp – OPEN
Horseshoe Bend Ramp – OPEN
Barrett Cove South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point North Ramp – OPEN
Bagby Ramp – OPEN
Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – OPEN
McClure Point Swim Lagoon – OPEN

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED

Barrett North Ramp – CLOSED
Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Marina – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Upper Store – CLOSED

Campfires: Wood burning fires are currently permitted in contained rings and burn safe barrels. Propane and charcoal fires ONLY during wildfire season.

Current Conditions

***Some rate increases will occur starting on 3/31/23** Day Use fees are all increasing by $2 – Compliance Fee raises to $50 **

The following Park Facilities are OPEN:

All Campgrounds and Cabins – OPEN
Lake McClure – OPEN
Lake McSwain – OPEN
Horseshoe Bend Ramp – OPEN
Barrett Cove South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point North Ramp – OPEN

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED

McSwain Ramp – TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR DAM MAINTENANCE 3/16 – ?
Bagby Ramp – CLOSED
Barrett Cove North Ramp – CLOSED
McClure Point Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Marina – CLOSED

Campfires: Wood burning fires are currently PERMITTED only in contained rings and fire safe bins. Propane and charcoal fires are permitted year round

Current Conditions

***Some rate increases will occur starting on 3/31/23** Day Use fees are all increasing by $2 – Compliance Fee raises to $50 **

The following Park Facilities are OPEN:

All Campgrounds and Cabins – OPEN
Lake McClure – OPEN
Lake McSwain – OPEN
Horseshoe Bend Ramp – OPEN
Barrett Cove South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point North Ramp – OPEN

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED

McSwain Ramp – TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR DAM MAINTENANCE 3/16 – ?
Bagby Ramp – CLOSED
Barrett Cove North Ramp – CLOSED
McClure Point Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Marina – CLOSED

Campfires: Wood burning fires are currently PERMITTED only in contained rings and fire safe bins. Propane and charcoal fires are permitted year round

Bagby Camping & Recreation

The Bagby Camping & Recreation area is located just below the Wild & Scenic Merced River at the inlet of Lake McClure. Offering visitors a unique outdoor experience in a more remote setting, Bagby is all about soaking in all the opportunities a day at the lake can bring.

Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park – North America’s Largest Floating, Inflatable Waterpark

The Central Valley of California’s hottest place to cool off is in our backyard, a 200,000 square foot floating water park! Enjoy over-the-top action and acrobatic thrills as you #FallIntoTheFun.

Exclusive discounted 2-day tickets are available for campers staying at any campground on Lake McSwain and Lake McClure.

Park and Lake Rules

Check-in time is after 4PM and Check-out is before 2PM.
Early check-in is not guaranteed and allowed only if the reserved campsite is ready.

Camping

31+ Camping & RV sites
10 Water-Electric hookup sites along the river
Free hot showers

Campground Map (PDF)

Facilities

50 amp campsite availability
Fish cleaning station
Restroom facilities
Boat launch ramps & parking
Pets welcome