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Merced River Recreation Area, California
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Description: Outside of Yosemite National Park along the Merced River is the Merced River Recreation Area. Activities on the river include Class III-V rafting, gold panning, wildlife watching and fishing. There are three BLM campgrounds, with a total of 31 sites, along the Merced. Railroad Flat, Willow Placer and McCabe Flat all contain a combination of walk-in and RV campsites.
Location: From Mariposa, go 15 miles north on CA 140 to the Briceburg Visitor Center, then cross the river and go west. The campgrounds are between 2.5- 5 miles west of the VC, across the river, on the old Yosemite railroad grade.
Address: Folsom Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
63 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630 |
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Phone: (916) 985-4474 |
Season: spring- summer |
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Fee: $10/ camping |
Reservations: no
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Past Railroad Flat Campground, the road is closed to motorized vehicles. 14-day camping limit.
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