MID Parks & Recreation FAQ

• How do I make a camping/cabin reservation?
  • https://www.lakemcclure.com/online-reservations/
  • All reservations are made online, the website is mobile friendly and you can cancel, change and reserve campsites/cabins online
  • You can make reservations up to 12 months in advance
• Is Day Use open?
  • Yes, Day Use is open at all of the recreation areas
  • Day use is $8 a day per vehicle and an additional $7 a day for boats/trailers
  • https://www.lakemcclure.com/camping/park-camping-rates-at-lake-mcclure-lake-mcswain/
• Do you sell annual day use passes?
  • Yes we sell an annual vehicle pass $125 per vehicle. We also sell an annual boat day use pass $100.
  • All passes are available for sale at the park entrance stations.
  • https://www.lakemcclure.com/camping/park-camping-rates-at-lake-mcclure-lake-mcswain/
• Do we rent kayaks, houseboats or speed boats or pontoon boats?
  • Our concessionaire at the Barrett Cove Marina is currently closed
  • No houseboat rentals are available
  • https://www.lakemcclure.com/barrett-cove-marina-and-cafe-lake-mcswain-marina-and-cafe/
  • Kayaks/paddle boats at Lake McSwain can be rented by reaching out to The Reel Deal Market and Café at https://mysplashndash.com/
• Are dogs allowed on campsites/cabins?
  • Dogs are allowed in campsites only
  • Dogs are not allowed on the cabin grounds at all (no kenneling outside)
  • Dogs are not allowed in the swim beach areas such as Day Use Swim Areas and the swim beach at Lake McSwain.
  • Dogs are required to be on leash or contained at all times
• Where can I get more information about the cabins?
  • Cabins are available at Lake McSwain and Barrett Cove on Lake McClure
  •  There is a 2 night minimum stay requirement
  • Prices range from $155-$195 per night
  • Cabins can accommodate 4-8 people depending on the type of cabin that you reserve
  • For more information: https://www.lakemcclure.com/park-cabins-at-barrett-cove/ &  https://www.lakemcclure.com/park-cabins-at-lake-mcswain/
  • Reservations can be made online https://www.lakemcclure.com/online-reservations/
•  What time does our lake open and close?
  • Lake McClure and Lake McSwain are open 24 hours 7 days a week
  • Night Fishing is allowed with a day use pass.
• Are campfires allowed? 
  • Updates on wood fires are on posted on our homepage
  • Charcoal and propane fires are permitted year round. 
• When is Splash N Dash Aqua Park Open?
  • Splash N Dash Aqua Park is open for the season starting June 2023 at Lake McSwain
  • The Reel Deal Market and Café is open weekends starting April 2023! Bait, beer, ice, snacks, rentals, food etc. The café will be serving breakfast burritos, hot coffee, burger, dogs and fries. NEW and EXCITING menu starting in June!
  • https://mysplashndash.com/