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Merced Irrigation District - Parks and Recreation

 

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 
  • Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – OPEN
  • McClure Point Swim Lagoon – OPEN
  • Barrett Cove Upper Store – OPEN weekends only

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED 

  • Bagby Ramp – CLOSED 
  • Barrett North Ramp – CLOSED
  • Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
  • Barrett Cove Marina – CLOSED (COMING BACK THIS SUMMER)

Campfires: Wood burning fires are currently NOT permitted. Propane and charcoal fires ONLY during wildfire season.

Merced Irrigation District - Parks and Recreation


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
  • Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – OPEN
  • McClure Point Swim Lagoon – OPEN
  • Barrett Cove Upper Store – OPEN weekends only

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED:

  • Bagby Ramp – CLOSED
  • Barrett North Ramp – CLOSED
  • Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
  • Barrett Cove Marina – CLOSED (COMING BACK THIS SUMMER)

Campfires: Wood burning fires are currently NOT permitted. 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

MID Parks & Recreation FAQ

  • How do I make a camping/cabin reservation?
  • Is Day Use open?
  • Do you sell annual day use passes?
  • Do we rent kayaks, houseboats or speed boats or pontoon boats?
  • 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?
  •  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/