Lake McClure

Lake McClure

Whether you like to fish, boat, swim, camp or just want to enjoy a day at the lake, Lake McClure and Lake McSwain offer some of California's best water-oriented recreation areas.

Lake McClure and Lake McSwain are nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills of Central California where bright sunny skies and pine and oak trees flourish — Located just below the magnificent Yosemite National Park in Merced and Mariposa County.

These well maintained, multi-feature recreation areas are owned and operated by Merced Irrigation District.

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