Barrett Cove Campground sits on the western shore of Lake McClure. Barrett Cove is the largest of the campgrounds around the lake. Visitors to Lake McClure enjoy houseboating, cruising, fishing, and waterskiing. Near the campground are a swim lagoon, marina with boat rentals, boat launch ramps, and a mountain bike park, along with many other recreational facilities.
Barrett Cove Campground has 249 sites for RV camping, trailer camping or tent camping. Among those, some have full RV hook-ups, others water and electric hook-ups, and some have no hook-ups. The other sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents.
| Barrett Cove Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Barrett Cove Location: | Lake McClure Road, 35 miles northeast of Merced, 46 miles east of Modesto |
| Elevation: | 920 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Modesto - 46 miles
Merced - 35 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 249 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($10 per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended ($4 per night) |
| Operated by | Merced Irrigation District |
| Merced Irrigation District Parks Dept.: | (209) 354-2960 |
| Reservations at Barrett Cove Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations can be made year-round up to 1 year in advance, also available first-come, first-served |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | no limit designated |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | some accessible sites |
| Camping Fees: | Premium RV Park Site (50amp} - $65 per night (discount $62)
RV Park Site {30 amp) - $48 per night (discount $45) Basic Camp Site - $38 per night (discount $35) Discounts for military, disabled, and seniors |
| Reservations: | Barrett Cove Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 4:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Barrett Cove Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; partial hook-ups at some sites |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes (free) |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Barrett Cove Campground Map |
| Attractions near Barrett Cove Campground: | Find nearby a boat launch ramp, marina, boat rentals, cafe,and swimming lagoon. Also take advantage of a store, fish cleaning station, and pavilion. Get exercise at a play area, horseshoe pits, and volleyball court. Mountain bikers head to Exchequer Bike Park.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Bass fishing in Lake McClure is excellent year-round. Fish are caught by trolling and from the shore. Anglers seek out the bass around rocky points, while deep water trollers seek rainbow, brown and brook trout, along with kokanee salmon. Other fish caught in Lake McClure are spotted bass, crappie, catfish, shad, and bluegill.
Lake McClure is known for its outstanding facilities for boaters and campers. Those camped at Barrett Cove Campground are close to swimming areas and a marina.
Check Lake McClure for any campground and recreation area updates.
