Lake McSwain Recreation Area Campground California

Lake McSwain Recreation Area Overview

Lake McSwain Recreation Area campground is located right next to the lake and has 108 campsites (42 with water & electric) for tents, trailers and RVs.  It was recently refurbished in 2023.  Many sites have views of the water and a few are water front.  There are also six nice lakefront cabins available for rent.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, a dump station, camp store/cafe (seasonal), marina, fish cleaning station, canoe rentals and boat launch ramp. There is also a day use/picnic area, playground, and fishing dock. Cell service is good in the area. Campsites also have a table, fire ring and grate.

Lake McSwain Recreation Area – Area Recreation

This Merced Irrigation District facility offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. On the water visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, and swimming. On land you can also enjoy mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Barrett Cove, Horseshoe Bend, McClure Point and Bagby.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Cafe
• Camp Store
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Fish Cleaning Station
• Fishing Pier
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Ice
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Rentals
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Snack Bar

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing