Lake McClure's recreation is managed by the Merced Irrigation District which also operates nearby Lake McSwain. All the campsites at the lake can be reserved by phone or online. The campgrounds have many sites with water and electric RV hook-ups. They also offer showers, children's play areas, and dump stations.
Day-use fees are $10 per vehicle and $9 per boat.
2024 Overnight camping fees: $38 for Basic Campsite
$48 for RV hook-up site with water and electricity (30 amp)
$65 for Premium RV hook-up site (50 amp)
For complete list of fees, see Lake McClure and Lake McSwain Fees
Campgrounds can be found nearby in the Sierra National Forest and the Stanislaus National Forest. A number of RV parks are located in nearby communities. Only 7 miles away, Lake McSwain has a good quantity of campsites similar to the ones at Lake McClure.
Location: 7 miles off Merced Falls Road near the dam; campsites overlook the lake
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Concession Store, Fish Cleaning Stations
Campsite Amenities: 100 Sites, 52 with Water and Electric Hook-ups, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills,
Information and Reservations: (855) 800-CAMP(2267) or Lake McClure Camping Reservations Website:McClure Point Campground Fees: $38 - $65 per night
Nearby Facilities: Swimming Lagoon, Marina, Boat Rentals, Launch Ramp
Barrett Cove Campground
Location: Off Merced Falls Road.
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Concession Store, Fish Cleaning Stations, Children's Play Apparatus, Rental Cabins
Campsite Amenities: 275 Sites, 89 with Water and Electric Hook-ups; Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills
Information and Reservations: (855) 800-CAMP(2267) or Lake McClure Camping Reservations Website:Barrett Cove Campground 2018 Fees: $38 - $65 per night
Nearby Facilities: Swimming Lagoon, Marina, Boat Rentals, Launch Ramp, Houseboat Mooring
Horseshoe Bend Campground
Location: A few miles west of Coulterville, 3 miles off Highway 132
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Concession Store, Fish Cleaning Stations, Children's Play Apparatus
Campsite Amenities: 110 Camping Sites, 35 Sites with Water and Electric Hook-ups; Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills,
Information and Reservations: (855) 800-CAMP(2267) or Lake McClure Camping Reservations Website:Horseshoe Bend Campground 2018 Fees: $38 - $65 per night
Nearby Facilities: Swimming Lagoon, Launch Ramp, Dump Station
Bagby Campground
Location: On Highway 49, 15 miles from Mariposa
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Fish Cleaning Stations
Campsite Amenities: 30 Camping Sites, 10 Sites with Water and Electric Hook-ups; Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills,
Information and Reservations: (855) 800-CAMP(2267) or Lake McClure Camping Reservations Website:Bagby Campground 2018 Fees: $38 - $65 per night
Nearby Facilities: Launch Ramp
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Lake McSwain Campground
Location: 6 miles from Snelling, 7 miles from Lake McClure
Campground Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Concession Store, Fish Cleaning Stations, Children's Play Apparatus, Dump Station
Campsite Amenities: 99 Camping Sites, 65 Sites with Water and Electric Hook-ups; Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills,
Information and Reservations: (855) 800-CAMP(2267) or Lake McSwain Camping Reservations Website:Lake McSwain Campground Nearby Facilities: Swimming Beach, Marina, Boat Rentals, Launch Ramp, Fishing Dock
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
Location: 28000 S. Austin Road, on the Stanislaus River near Ripon, CA
(209) 599-3810
Park Facilities: Restrooms, Showers, Swimming, Launch Ramp, Boating, Water-skiing, Fishing
Campsite Amenities: 65 Campsites, Picnic Table, Stove, Food Locker, Trailers to 24', RVs to 27' (no hook-ups)
Website:Turlock Lake State Recreation Area Reservations: Reserve California
Yosemite Westlake Campground & RV Park
6554 Greeley Hill Road, Coulterville, CA
(4 miles from north shore of Lake McClure)
(209) 878-3847
Facilities: 21 RV Sites, Showers, BBQ, Catch-and-Release Fishing Pond, Dump Station
RV and Tent Sites: Full Hook-ups, 30/50 Amp, Picnic Tables
Yosemite West/Mariposa KOA
6323 Highway 140, Midpines
(22 miles from Lake McClure)
Information: (209) 966-2201
Reservations: (800) 562-991
Yosemite West/Mariposa KOA
Mariposa Fairgrounds
5007 Fairgrounds Rd., Mariposa
(17 miles from Bagby Campground)
(209) 966-2432
Mariposa Fairgrounds Camping Facilities: Lawns, Shade Trees, Picnic Area, Dump Stations, Restrooms, Showers
RV Sites: Electric and Water Hook-ups, Picnic Table
Tent Sites: Picnic Tables
Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging
Location: 20450 Old Highway 120, Groveland, CA
(209) 962-7690
Resort Facilities: Cabins and Camping, Swimming Pool, Volleyball, Petting Farm, Playground, Showers, Laundry, Store, Trails, Cable TV, WiFi
Campsite Amenities: Full Hook-ups or just water/electric, Picnic Table, Fire Ring
Website:Yosemite Pines RV Resort & Family Lodging
Indian Flat Campground
9988 Hwy. 140, El Portal, CA
(42 miles from Bagby Campground)
(209) 379-2339
Indian Flat Campground Facilities: Use of neighboring lodge's pool, also have two cabins with kitchenettes, Showers, Dump Station
RV Sites: 25 RV Sites, Water and Electric Hook-ups, Some Sewer Hook-ups also.
Tent Sites: 25 Tent Sites
