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Lake McClure and Lake McSwain Recreation Area: Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas only, on a leash or contained at all times. They are not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin grounds, or in the swim beach areas, including the Day Use Swim Areas and the swim beach at Lake McSwain. Pets are also prohibited in buildings and amenity areas. Four pets at most per site; pets must be registered at booking or on arrival. Source: Merced Irrigation District, checked 2026-11-01. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/lake-mcclure-and-lake-mcswain-recreation-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Lake McClure and Lake McSwain Recreation Area

**Yes, with restrictions. Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas only, on a leash or contained at all times. They are not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin grounds, or in the swim beach areas, including the Day Use Swim Areas and the swim beach at Lake McSwain. Pets are also prohibited in buildings and amenity areas. Four pets at most per site; pets must be registered at booking or on arrival.**

Type: park. Location: Mariposa County, California. Managed by Merced Irrigation District.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Official restrictions | Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas only, on a leash or contained at all times. They are not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin grounds, or in the swim beach areas, including the Day Use Swim Areas and the swim beach at Lake McSwain. Pets are also prohibited in buildings and amenity areas. Four pets at most per site; pets must be registered at booking or on arrival. | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Leash | Required | [1] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |
| Pets per room | Up to 4 | [2] | 2026-11-01 | fresh |

## Sources

1. Merced Irrigation District, "Lake McClure and Lake McSwain: Policies and FAQs" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.lakemcclure.com/faqs/
   > While in the park, dogs are required to be on leash or contained at all times Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas only Dogs are not allowed in the cabins or on the cabin grounds at all (no kenneling outside) Dogs are not allowed in the swim beach areas such as Day Use Swim Areas and the swim beach at Lake McSwain
2. Merced Irrigation District, "Lake McClure and Lake McSwain: Policies and FAQs, pet policy" (government, checked 2026-11-01): https://www.lakemcclure.com/faqs/
   > Pets must be kept on a leash and under the immediate control of a responsible person capable of managing all animals at all times. There is a four (4) pet limit per site.

Verified November 1, 2026; re-check due 2026-12-01. Freshness: fresh.
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