Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp

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Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lake McSwain in Mariposa County, California .

The nearest community is Hornitos, about 3.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Merced, approximately 18.0 miles away. The site lies within the Jones Flat-Merced River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from California Department of Parks and Recreation . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since August 17, 2026.

Boat ramps on Lake McSwain

Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Lake McSwain . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Mariposa County

We currently track 4 public boat ramps in Mariposa County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Lake McClure - McClure Point Lake McClure 6 mi away
Lake McClure - Barrett Cove Lake McClure 8.3 mi away
Bagby Recreation Area Lake McClure 11 mi away

Frequently asked questions

We haven't confirmed the current launch fee with the managing agency yet - check the fee badge at the top of this page, which updates as soon as we do.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp provides access to Lake McSwain.

This listing is sourced from California Department of Parks and Recreation records.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County: Mariposa County, California
Nearby places: Hornitos (3.8 mi)

Snelling (7.3 mi)

Bear Valley (10.6 mi)
Coordinates: 37.5197780, -120.3034980 Gaia
Waterbody: Lake McSwain
Access type: Public

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Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp

Boat ramps on Lake McSwain

Nearby boat ramps in Mariposa County

Frequently asked questions

Can I launch for free at Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp?

Is parking available at Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp?

Can I launch a kayak or canoe here?

What waterway is this on?

Who manages Lake McSwain Marina and Recreation Area Boat Ramp?

When was this ramp last verified?

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