McClendon Beach Day Use Picnic Site offers river access along the Merced River in a shaded oak and pine setting, with restrooms available and a $10 per vehicle day-use fee.

The site is open year-round from 6am-10pm and is located 26 miles north of Mariposa on Highway 140. Be aware of hazards including unpredictable river currents, rattlesnakes, and poison oak; potable water is not available at this location.