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Access Site CA

Lake McClure - Barrett Cove

Lake McClure

Source: california_department_of_parks_and_recreation Updated 1 year ago

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City: Lake Don Pedro, CA
County: Mariposa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.63824600, -120.28439000
JPQ8+673, Lake Don Pedro, CA 95329, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Merced River below Merced Falls DAM near Snell CA 5.3 mi away
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Turlock CN near LA Grange CA 5.5 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Merced River
9 runs (8 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I Downstream from here (8.3 mi to put-in) 7) Merced Falls to Snelling Diversion Dam
3.5 mi 2 ft/mi
I(II) Downstream from here (10.4 mi to put-in) 8) Snelling diversion to San Joaquin confluence
51.7 mi 5 ft/mi
IV Upstream from here (10.5 mi from take-out) 6) Briceburg to Bagby
13.8 mi 20 ft/mi
IV Upstream from here (22.1 mi from take-out) 5) Redbud to Briceburg
14.3 mi 40 ft/mi
IV-V Upstream from here (32.3 mi from take-out) 4) Park Boundary to Redbud
3.8 mi
V Upstream from here (36.3 mi from take-out) 3) Routes 120-140 Junction to Park Boundary
6.8 mi 242 ft/mi
III-IV Upstream from here (42.2 mi from take-out) 2) El Cap Meadow to Highway 120 / 140 junction.
3.3 mi 40 ft/mi
I Upstream from here (45.5 mi from take-out) 1) Stables to El Capitan Meadow
5.8 mi 2 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
IV-V(V+) 53 mi away 0.5) Headwaters to Little Yosemite Valley
7.7 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Barrett Cove at Lake McClure is a boat launch facility located in Mariposa County, California, providing access to the lake's waters. Lake McClure is a large reservoir that offers opportunities for various water activities including boating, fishing, and water sports. The cove area serves as a primary access point for both day-use visitors and those launching watercraft onto the lake. Being part of the Lake McClure recreation area, this site attracts a mix of recreational boaters and anglers looking to enjoy the lake's expansive waters.