Reaching McClure Point takes commitment: it's roughly 20 minutes of driving from the entrance gate to the campsites themselves, and the nearest store is about 30 minutes away by car. Plan supplies accordingly before arriving. The campground sits within campsites near Lake McClure (Exchequer Reservoir) and is managed year-round by the Merced Irrigation District, with full hookup sites accommodating RVs up to 55 feet. Rates have run around $25 to $40 per night depending on site and season.
The C loop draws consistent praise for shade and lake views. Sites are large with good spacing between them, and most include a gazebo, picnic table, and grill. One practical note repeated across reviews: the electric and water connections are often on the opposite side of where you'd naturally position a trailer, so bring extra cord and hose length. Slide-out users should also check for low-hanging branches before settling in.
Activities center on the water. Lake McSwain Recreation Area, about 8 miles back toward the entrance, has the dump station, a small general store, a cafe, and boat rentals. "Most the sites have good shade and views," notes Michael C., who also spotted tarantulas, deer, turkey vultures, and acorn woodpeckers during a September stay. Wildlife sightings, including large flocks of wild turkeys, come up frequently in reviews. Barrett Cove Recreation Area sits a few miles north for campers who want a different setup on the same lake.
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Map & DirectionsMcClure Point Recreation Area is located in California near La Grange
Directions
From jct Hwy 132 & Hwy 49: Go 10 mi W on Hwy 132, then 13 mi S on Merced Falls Rd, then 2/10 mi SE on Hornito Rd, then 1 mi E on Lake McClure Rd.
Coordinates
37.60900068 N
120.27600018 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 9/9/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 35 min from Merced, CA
- 55 min from Modesto, CA
- 1 hr 24 min from Stockton, CA
- 1 hr 25 min from Fresno, CA



















