Merced Wild & Scenic River
UPDATE for November 2008: Merced River Recreation Area is CLOSED
Weekend rainstorms have caused a number of small mudslides. BLM is closing the area until further notice. Both the road leading to the campgrounds and Bull Creek Road are CLOSED.
The Latest News:
Plans, Maps and Reports posted for the Telegraph Fire
Telegraph Fire in Mariposa County
Information on the Ferguson Slide: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra/conditions/ferguson.shtml
General Information
From the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River shows no mercy on its headlong rush through glacially-carved canyons, rugged mountains and foothills to the San Joaquin Valley. Ample access points allow you to punch rapids at your own pace. After a full day on the river, check out the Willow Placer, Railroad Flat or McCabe Flat campgrounds.
When to go: April-August
Getting there: Highway 140 to Foresta Bridge. Take left on Foresta Bridge to Incline Road. Take left on Incline Road.
Put-in: Redbud, Cranberry, Briceburg and Indian Flat.
Take-out: Briceburg, McCabe Flat, Railroad Flat, Bagby Reservoir.
Portage: Mandatory at North Fork Falls.
River Class:III-IV