Horseshoe Bend Campground is situated on the north side of Lake McClure, only 3 miles west of Highway 49 and Coulterville. Campers at Horseshoe Bend enjoy fishing, hiking, boating, swimming, waterskiing, and relaxing along the water's edge. A boat launch ramp is nearby.
Horseshoe Bend Campground has 97 campsites. Of those, 35 sites have electric and water hook-ups. The remainder can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents.
| Horseshoe Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend Campground Location: | Off Highway 132, three miles west of Highway 49 at Coulterville |
| Elevation: | 835 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Modesto - 49 miles
Merced - 47 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 97 |
| 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 Horseshoe Bend Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Horseshoe Bend Campground reservations are available year-round up to 1 year in advance; also available are some first-come, first-served sites. |
| 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: | Horseshoe Bend Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 2:00 PM |
| Horseshoe Bend Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; partial hook-ups at some sites |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, coin laundry |
| Showers: | Yes (free) |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campground Map: | Horseshoe Bend Campground Map |
| Attractions near Horseshoe Bend Campground: | Find a boat launch ramp, swim lagoon, and seasonal camp store. Nearby are a fish cleaning station, an event pavilion, and picnic area. Visit historic Coulterville. Find marinas at other locations around the lake.
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
| Updates | Last Updated August 2025 |
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 Horseshoe Bend Campground find plenty of family-friendly outdoor recreation.
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2018 - 2024