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Merced Wild & Scenic River

Briceburg Visitor Center at Hwy 140 along the Merced RiverView of Redbud in bloom along the Merced RiverBLM Photo of Merced River and BLM Wild and Scenic River sign.

UPDATE for August 2009:  Merced River Recreation Area is OPEN

The road leading to the campgrounds has been re-opened and should remain open throughout the spring and summer camping season.

Bull Creek Road (Burma Grade section) is now open.  The road is in fair condition for two wheel drive high clearance vehicles.  Not recommended when wet. 

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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

River Recreation