Lake McSwain Recreational Area

Category: Park in Snelling, California

Address: 9090 Lake McClure Rd, Snelling, CA 95369, USA

Phone: +18558002267

Reviews

frank francis

Sep 29, 2022

Nice lake for kayaking ,no jet skiing or speed boats allowed nice camp grounds lots of thing for kids to do ,they say there fish in it ,didn't catch any so there's no fish in it🀣

Analy Unicorn

Sep 25, 2022

Very beautiful place

Karen Boldroff

Aug 31, 2022

They have a great water park here for kids and adults. Water slides and all kinds of stuff, Splash n dash! Looks like fun. Plus campsites and day use picnic sites too. Nice places to swim as well, or take ur boat out if u want.

lavar glass

Aug 31, 2022

This place is a diamond. The place is really clean the the activities are so much fun . It's the new place to chill and relax not over crowded at all.

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Questions & Answers

Can we night fish on land and or on boat?

BillaBong | May 3, 2022
Carlos Gonzalez | May 3, 2022

Billabong. Yes you can but make sure to have the right lighting on your boat . If you have a Facebook , follow me @Carlos's fishing page. Im a park ranger there and always post all the trout plants

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Can you bring your pets out here

Juan Nava | Aug 1, 2022
Manuel Juarez | Aug 1, 2022

You sure can!

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Can you tell me what sites have the best shade?

Nicole Schoennauer | Jul 2, 2022
Joe Baeza | Jul 2, 2022

G turn about. C turn about as well but you want C-5 or higher. C1 to C5 are pelted by sun but closer to restrooms.

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how many people can stay is there a limit , I want to take 5 other people camping in tents all together

Alejandra Valdez | Jul 2, 2022
Jaimie Vaughn-Williams | Jul 2, 2022

I believe it's up to 10 people.

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Can the kids ride there bikes

Paula Esters | Mar 4, 2022
Bill King | Mar 4, 2022

Yes. There is a bike trail there.

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We are going camping. Can the kids bring there bikes

Paula Esters | Mar 4, 2022
Bill King | Mar 4, 2022

Yes

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Can I also have a tent on RV site

Karen Stephens | Sep 30, 2021
Craig Ward | Sep 30, 2021

Yes plenty of space

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Is the floating water park in shallow water? Is it good for childrren under 5?

Brittany Nielsen | Oct 1, 2019
Brittany Nielsen | Oct 1, 2019

My kids can swim but im trying to figure out if i can wade in the water near the floating water park

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Do we have to bring pet vaccination records for small bred dog

Lindell Anthony | Oct 1, 2018
lynn meshew | Oct 1, 2018

No you do not need vaccination records. Just a leash!

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Are we able ro light a fire pit for smores?

Memo Torres | Oct 1, 2017
Linda Naeger | Oct 1, 2017

It depends on what is going on. How dry it is and etc. They will tell you. Or you can call and find out. They have fire pits at the camp site. At least there was one when we camped. Guess the answer is no for now.

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Can you have dogs

Jeff Dunn | Oct 1, 2017
Savannah Gordon | Sep 30, 2020

Yes, they no longer require an additional fee we just took our dog up for the week. They require your dog to be leashed and recommend you to have your dogs records in your car just in case something were to happen.

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Can I bring my two little dogs?

Dolores Arechiga | Oct 1, 2017
aly ascencion | Oct 1, 2017

Do you know what the fee is?

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What time does the koisk opens?

BillaBong | Aug 1, 2022
Barton Beck | Aug 1, 2022

8 am

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where do u park your boat at night is it safe in parking lot

Robert Fowler | Aug 1, 2022
Barb Hart | Aug 1, 2022

You can get a boat slip

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Are companion dogs allowed

Terri Foote | Jul 2, 2022
Amanda Z | Jul 2, 2022

Yes

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Do you have to pay to enter

Berenice Rosalss | Jul 2, 2022
Nathaniel De La Torre | Jul 2, 2022

Yes 8 per car or 13 with a boat . 30 per camp night

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do they have a store there to buy ice and beer if we run out of it

David khlok | Jul 2, 2022
Jaimie Vaughn-Williams | Jul 2, 2022

You will have to check but, I believe there is a place. We needed a bunch so, we drove about 30mins to a Walmart in Merced.

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Are fires allowed at the campsite?

alizabeth lalyla | Jun 2, 2022
Jacq von Jacq | Jun 2, 2022

ONLY IN "DESIGNATED" CAMP AREAS

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What does it cost to stay a weekend?

Delhia Garcia | May 3, 2022
Bill King | May 3, 2022

Depends if u are camping or renting a cabin

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If you have a site on the G loop can you have a tent also on your site?

alizabeth lalyla | May 3, 2022
Jacq von Jacq | May 3, 2022

Are you saying that IF YOU DONT HAVE A CAMPGROUND RESERVED... CAN YOU STILL CAMP?? (NO)... CAN YOU SET UP A TENT FOR THE DAY JUST TO STAY OUT OF THE SUN?? (YES)

Is there showers in bathroom

Richard Estrada | Apr 3, 2022
Matthew | Apr 3, 2022

Yep. Both are available.

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Is fishing area handicap accessible?

Tandy Overturf | Feb 2, 2022
Tim | Mar 4, 2022

Yes there is a handicap fishing dock near the dam

When can I rent a 8 person cabin?

ben villalovos | Sep 30, 2021
Manuel Cadenas | Sep 30, 2021

Check out there website to see if they have any available

Are there rental cabins?

Aurora Plancarte | Sep 30, 2021
Randy Maule | Sep 30, 2021

Yes ive stayed in a couple nice cabins

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Do they have any pull through sites?

A Google User | Sep 30, 2021
Dwight Jones | Sep 30, 2021

Yes they do.

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It is kind of rocky for kids that want to swim.

Ahmad Aburajab | Sep 30, 2020
Jac Raz | Sep 30, 2020

And they sell water shoes if you dont want step on rocks

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Do they allow dogs.

gary sloan | Sep 30, 2020
Mekenzi Dimock | Sep 30, 2020

Yes but there is a fee

Can your dogs come and swim

Stephanie Grenier | Sep 30, 2020
Nancy Lemmons | Sep 30, 2020

Beautiful lake and friendly people

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Are you doing fireworks there today

Christina Chavez | Sep 30, 2020
Tammy Reynolds | Sep 30, 2020

No

Will McSwain be stocking fish this week?

Ruben Garcia | Sep 30, 2020
Tiana Ortega | Sep 30, 2020

No

Does the basic camp sites have an electrical outlet??? (Just want to charge phones.)

Denise Bickford | Sep 30, 2020
Soyla Angulo | Sep 30, 2020

There are electric hook ups for campers/ trailers. Not sure if there are simple outlets

Is this a place to bring a boat??

Gehovanny Apolinar | Sep 30, 2020
Morrie Estrada | Sep 30, 2020

Yes, a fishing boat. There is no skiing allowed on this lake.

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Is camping open yet?

April MacDonald | Sep 30, 2020
art diaz | Sep 30, 2021

cant seem to navigate you systemwould like a reservation on g loop g003. for sept. 29. 2021 till 0ct. 3. 2021..

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Is it open for tent camping

Terrie Belden | Sep 30, 2020
Savannah Gordon | Sep 30, 2020

yes, we just tent camped for a week it was amazing.

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Are you open for fishing

Judy West | Sep 30, 2020
Bev Craig | Sep 30, 2020

yes, need fishing license

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Is the obstacle course available in the fall?

Cherie Casey | Oct 1, 2019
PISTOLERO Silva | Oct 1, 2019

No. I was at the lake today 9/22 and it is already gone.

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What are the best water side sites??

Sambo Slice | Oct 1, 2019
JAIME Medina | Oct 1, 2019

The E section

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What are the day use fees with a boat

Michael Gentleman | Oct 1, 2019
J Tid | Oct 1, 2019

$15 dollars a day. $7 for vehicles $8 for boat.

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Can you bathe in the lake and if it is close?

Selene Chavez | Oct 1, 2019
Robin Sprague | Oct 1, 2019

Beautiful ❀️ ,loved it. They have showers and bathrooms. People at the store in the park so nice. Get your wood from them.

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Do i have to make reservations to standard camp and how much does it cost?

Raquel Contreras | Oct 1, 2019
JAIME Medina | Oct 1, 2019

It costs around 25$. And yes it's recommended to make reservations.

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how much are cabins ?

Michaela Wisdom | Oct 1, 2019
Tarun Saxena | Oct 1, 2019

We paid about 165$. Depending on the cabin and time of year, the price may vary

What kind of fish are in Mcswain

Quinn Junghans | Oct 1, 2019
Lisa Anthomy | Oct 1, 2019

Trout are planted regularly, there are also catfish, crappie, bluegill and bass.

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How much to camp

Robin Sprague | Oct 1, 2019
Savannah Gordon | Sep 30, 2020

I just camped from Tuesday afternoon and we left Friday morning. They say check in is at 4pm and check out is at 2pm. You can check in earlier if its ready they usually are. We paid $90 for the basic tent camping.

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Is there long term RV camping and what is it monthly?

Brenda Clark | Oct 1, 2019
Chris Gonzales | Oct 1, 2019

Nope 14 days max

Is there a charge for service dogs

Patricia Vasquez | Oct 1, 2019
wenceslao’s patino | Oct 1, 2019

yes

how many days are we allowed to camp here

Jennifer Sepulveda | Oct 1, 2018
Carlos Amador | Oct 1, 2018

As longs as you rent the Camp and if their is availability. In my personal opinion I seen people vamp as long as 2 weeks

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Is there phone service there? For metro pcs, cricket, at&t, t-mobile

Lisa Johnson | Oct 1, 2018
Chuck Freeman | Oct 1, 2018

There is in different spots for att. I think you have to be able to seethe mountain with the antennas above Mariposa.

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Are there hiking trails?

Traci Preuss | Oct 1, 2018
Rose Azevedo | Oct 1, 2018

Not really, WE. Have hiked ACROSS dam up the hill to private cemetery which is interesting. Be careful of range cattle. They can be agressive, also tarantula and rattlers.

How do you make camping reservations?

Wendy Jones | Oct 1, 2018
Dixie Lee Oates | Oct 1, 2018

Go to their website

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Can I ride dirt bikes

Z S | Oct 1, 2018
Kimberly White | Oct 1, 2018

Absolutely not

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Trout drbe at mcswainn

Jim Kerr | Oct 1, 2017
Southern Life | Oct 1, 2018

Number 5 deep rapala tiger or broken minnow trooling knock em dead limit out bout 2hrs everytime...if ur shore fishing garlic or salmon peach powerbait

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Are dogs allowed

Israel Ortega | Oct 1, 2017
Anjaline Prasad | Oct 1, 2017

Yes, but there are lots of people so if dogs is on a leash then it's safe for everyone

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