Sightseeing
Local GemTuolumne County
FreeSierra Nevada gold country near Yosemite, with historic towns, wineries, and year-round outdoor recreation.
Sport & OutdoorFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure
Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park
9090 Lake McClure Rd · Snelling, CA
Why you should go…
Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park is a floating inflatable water park on Lake McClure near Snelling, California, inside the Lake McSwain Recreation Area about 90 minutes from Fresno. It bills itself as North America's largest inflatable water park, with over 35 slides, towers, obstacles and a dedicated splash zone for younger kids. The park operates seasonally from May through September and offers day passes and season passes.
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Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
What's around here?
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