Merced Irrigation District - Parks and Recreation

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.

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.

***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

***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

Tomcat motorboat on lake

Boating, Marinas and Cafe

Lake McClure and Lake McSwain are very popular boating destinations.

The Reel Deal Market and Cafe at Lake McSwain

Open on all days that Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park is open.  

   

Restaurant  

May 31 through August 10:  

Weekdays: 11:30 am – 4:30 pm  

Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm  

  

Store 

May 31 through August 17:  

Weekdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (5pm 8/11-15)  

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm  

Weekends only August 23rd through end of September (+ Mon. Sept. 1)  

  

Contact 

Phone: 559-470-7663 

Instagram: @reeldealmcswain 

The Reel Deal Market and Cafe at Barrett Cove

Restaurant 

Open Friday’s 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm 

Saturday’s & Sunday’s 11:00 am to 7:00 pm 

Through September 1st, 2025 

  

Open Daily for Summer! 

Monday’s – Thursday’s 10:00 am to 5:30 pm 

Friday’s – Sunday’s 9:30 am to 7:00 pm 

 

Contact 

Phone: 559-470-7663 

Slip Rentals: Forms 

Instagram: @reeldealmcswain