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Lake McClure and Lake McSwain Recreation Area

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Are dogs allowed at 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.

Verified November 1, 2026 from Merced Irrigation District.

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Official restrictions
Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas only, on a leash or contained at all tim…

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes, with restrictions[1] Merced Irrigation DistrictNovember 1, 2026
Official restrictionsDogs 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] Merced Irrigation DistrictNovember 1, 2026
LeashRequired[1] Merced Irrigation DistrictNovember 1, 2026
Pets per roomUp to 4[2] Merced Irrigation DistrictNovember 1, 2026

Location

Address not listed by the source. · Mariposa County · California

Managed by Merced Irrigation District. Official page

Sources

  1. Lake McClure and Lake McSwain: Policies and FAQs (lakemcclure.com), Merced Irrigation District. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    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. Lake McClure and Lake McSwain: Policies and FAQs, pet policy (lakemcclure.com), Merced Irrigation District. Government agency, checked November 1, 2026.
    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.

First verified November 1, 2026; re-check due December 1, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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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).

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