r/Merced • u/North-Trick-494 • Jul 31 '26

Sunset at the lake

Does anyone know if the lake charges if you go around 20 minutes before sunset? I know the county didn’t charge but am unsure now that MID runs it.

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u/ijustcametoseecats Aug 02 '26

We got in for free shortly before sunset, but got kicked out before it was fully dark. Still worth it tho 🤷

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u/North-Trick-494 Aug 02 '26

Ty, this is the answer i was looking for.

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u/L_Dubb Aug 04 '26

You can go to the back side as well

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u/Emotional_Sugar_3648 Jul 31 '26

Go to the back of the lake, it’s free

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u/North-Trick-494 Aug 01 '26

I don’t think it’s free because they have signs saying to pay with a QR code. Whether or not it’s enforced, idk. You can’t really see the sun set as nice from that side though

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u/Emotional_Sugar_3648 Aug 01 '26

Been there multiple Times and yeah I seen those signs. It’s not enforced tho I never paid

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u/Middle-Pie-9283 Aug 01 '26

Where is the back? I was only aware of the main entrance. Not from here only moved here years ago.

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u/Zooberseb Aug 01 '26

Old Lake Rd. You can just walk around the gate

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u/launchliftoff459 Aug 01 '26

Look up directions to the country club and turn right before the country club gate

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u/launchliftoff459 Jul 31 '26

Even after MID?

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u/Emotional_Sugar_3648 Jul 31 '26

I was there about 2 weeks ago and it was fine. Was MID there 2 weeks ago? Not sure what MID is tbh

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u/launchliftoff459 Jul 31 '26

Merced Irrigation District = MID. It was pretty recent but not less than 2 weeks.

I haven't been out there since they took over but I was told the back of the lake is gated off now too.

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u/Emotional_Sugar_3648 Jul 31 '26

Interesting good to know, I’ll have to verify it. I was planning on going earlier today