Access Site
CA
Lake McClure - Barrett Cove
City: Lake Don Pedro, CA
County: Mariposa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.63824600, -120.28439000
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Turlock CN near LA Grange CA
5.5 mi away
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
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.
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.