Horseshoe Bend Campground - Lake McClure

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
Barrett Cove North Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point North Ramp – OPEN

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED

Bagby Ramp – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
McClure Point Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Reel Deal Store and Cafe at McSwain – 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 are permitted year round.

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
Barrett Cove North Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point South Ramp – OPEN
McClure Point North Ramp – OPEN

The following Park Facilities are CLOSED:

Bagby Ramp – CLOSED
Barrett Cove Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
McClure Point Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Horseshoe Bend Swim Lagoon – CLOSED
Reel Deal Store and Cafe at McSwain – 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 are permitted year round.

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

Horseshoe Bend Camping & Recreation

The Horseshoe Bend Camping & Recreation area is a few miles west of the historic town of Coulterville and Highway 49 on Highway 132. A perfect spot for those looking for a quiet and scenic getaway on the lake, Horseshoe Bend has all the enjoyable opportunities of fishing, swimming, hiking, and more.

Explore the Campground Virtually

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 150,000 square foot floating water park! Enjoy over-the-top action and acrobatic thrills as you #FallIntoTheFun.

Guests staying at all Lake McClure and Lake McSwain Campgrounds can purchase an exclusive, 2-Day or 3-Day ticket, and Save up to 50% off the gate price.

Proof of stay is required at check-in.

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

97 Campsites & RV sites
35 Water-Electric hookup sites
Free hot showers

Campground Map (PDF)

Facilities

Pavilion Rental
Fish cleaning station
Restroom facilities
Swimming lagoon & picnic area (Currently Closed)
Boat launch ramps & parking
Pets welcome