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McConnell Campground

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The McConnell campground offers 21 family sites situated comfortably in the shade of sycamore and cottonwood trees.

You’ll find yourself grillin’ and BBQ’in up a storm here, especially since these campsites have the most exciting amenity we’ve come across in a while: hibachi grills. We’re sorry, what? HIBACHI grills? Yes. Seriously. So bring some exciting food items to throw in there (and in the provided food lockers when you’re not cooking). Sites also have bathrooms, pay and use showers (yup, hot water!), picnic tables, piped water, and rock fireplaces. ROCK fireplaces! Again, what? Pretty sweet hook-ups here for you campfire or grill aficionados. So get out there and start campin’!

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Patricia A.recommends

June 8, 2020

It's pefect for families, if you Don't mind swimming in a river. The water is warm, clean and flowing..never standing still. Nice small campground to ride bikes around. Nice group area. More of a Parking area has been added. Very nice n shady. Bathrooms could use more cleaning. But people should be cleaner too. Me and my grandkids love it here. We also brought our Junior aged kids from our church here for an outing. It was great. Just keep an eye out for them in the river as some areas get deeper and not safe for non- swimmers. Have fun..stay safe❤

Your guide to camping in McConnell Campground

Overview

Boating

McConnell is right on the Merced River, where you’ll find many of the park’s campers canoeing or leisurely rafting. This sight may make you jealous, so we’re warning you in advance: if you’ll want in on these water activities, BYOB or R (Boat or Raft). The Merced will be flowin’ pretty slowly, especially in the summer time, so come here to relax on the water. For more river info, check this out!

Fishing

Catfish, black bass and perch, oh my! The Merced River has plenty of awesome fish for you to hang out with. Stand in the shade of cottonwoods and sycamores and cast your line (as long as you have a California sport-fishing license, that is). Meet other enthusiastic fisher(wo)men and enjoy the cool, flowing river. You probably won’t want to leave.

Hiking

If you want to stroll around the woods and wander away from the populated riverbanks, McConnell has a sweet trail from the campground, down to the river and back. This is more of a nature walk than a strenuous hike, so come prepared to chill and meander your way through. Check out a map of the trail and campground to see the route.

Paddling

No rentals here folks, so bring your canoe or kayak if you wanna row ‘round McConnell. You’ll be in good company if you do; canoeing is super popular here. We’d recommend trying to organize a boat race of some kind. Because, you know, why not?

Swimming

Don’t think it’s possible to cool down in the San Joaquin Valley? Well then you haven’t been to McConnell. Here you can take a dip in the cool waters of the Merced River beneath the shade of towering sycamore and cottonwood trees. The river is calm and slow-moving, so swimmers of all abilities should feel comfortable cooling off here. There’s even a rope swing so you can channel your inner Tarzan! If you’re sweltering in the heat and need a scenic, cool (both in terms of temperature and awesomeness) escape, McConnell could be the place for you.