Lake McSwain
- Speed limit
- 10 mph; no sport watercraft
- Water level
- Steady (afterbay)
- Mussel rule
- Self-inspection permit on dashboard
- Campground
- 111 sites, 65 with hookups
- Boat launch
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Boat rentals
- Camping
- Restrooms
About this lake
Lake McSwain is the afterbay below Lake McClure, run by the Merced Irrigation District about six miles from Snelling. Its water level stays steady regardless of local water conditions.
On the water
Lake McSwain is a 10 mph lake, and sport watercraft aren't allowed. There's a boat launch ramp with parking, kayak rentals, a swimming beach and a fish cleaning station. Splash-n-Dash runs a large floating inflatable water park on the lake in summer.
Mussel rules
Lake McSwain is on the regional self-inspection permit: boats must be clean, drained and dry each time they launch, dry for 5 days in summer and 30 days in spring, fall and winter, and display the signed permit on the dashboard.
Camping and cabins
The campground has 111 sites, 65 with water and electric hookups, and free hot showers. Park cabins sleep six to eight for $185 to $205 a night, with a two-night minimum and no pets. The Reel Deal Market and Cafe is open in summer.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Lake McSwain is about six miles from Snelling, off Lake McClure Road.
Mussel inspection
Fill out and sign the regional self-inspection permit and display it on the dashboard. Boats must be clean, drained and dry and fully dry for 5 days in summer or 30 days in other seasons. Don't clean or drain your boat at the lake or ramp.
- Cabins
- $185-$205/night, 2-night minimum
- Marina store
- 559-470-7663
What's here
Launch
Boat launch ramp and parking
Boat rentals
Kayak rentals
Swimming
Swimming beach area
Fishing
Fishing; fish cleaning station
Camping
111 camping and RV sites
Restrooms
Restrooms and free hot showers
Cabins
Park cabins
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Lake McSwain is a 10 mph lake; no sport watercraftlakemcclure.com ↗
- Boats must be clean, drained and dry at each launch, fully dry for 5 days in summer and 30 days in spring, fall and winter, with the signed self-inspection permit on the dashboardstancounty.com ↗
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