McClure Point Campground sits on the western shore of Lake McClure only a short distance from neighboring Don Pedro Lake. Spread across a peninsula, McClure Point Campground overlooks the lake. Visitors to Lake McClure enjoy all kinds of boating activities from houseboating and cruising to fishing and waterskiing. A marina with boat rentals and boat launch ramp is near the campground, along with a store, a swimming lagoon, and picnic area.
McClure Point Campground is the premier camping destination among Lake McClure's camping choices, featuring 100 attractive campsites. Among those are 52 sites with water and electric hook-ups for RV camping. The other sites can accommodate RVs and tents.
| McClure Point Campground Basics | |
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| McClure Point Campground Location: | Lake McClure Road, 33 miles northeast of Merced, 47 miles east of Modesto |
| Elevation: | 920 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Modesto - 47 miles
Merced - 33 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 100 |
| 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 McClure Point Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | year-round up to 1 year in advance, also available first-come, first-served |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | some accessible sites |
| Camping Fees: | Hook-up sites - $40 per night
Standard sites - $30 per night Discounts for military and seniors |
| Reservations: | McClure Point Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 4:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| McClure Point Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, 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: | McClure Point Campground Map |
| Attactions near McClure Point Campground: | Find a marina with a boat launch ramp at McClure Point. Cool off in the swimming lagoon. Shop in the camp store. Anglers appreciate the fish cleaning station. Head upstream to the Merced River.
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
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.
Lake McClure is known for its outstanding facilities for boaters and campers. Those camped at McClure Point Campground are close to swimming areas and a marina.
Check Lake McClure for any campground and recreation area updates.
