• Merced River
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For details regarding the Merced River whitewater rafting trips, download and print the PDF information sheet listed below for the trip you will be taking. See also our printable Disclaimer Form, which must be completed and brought to the river with you. See also our Frequently Asked Questions page.

• Merced River One Day Trip Information Sheet (pdf file)

Meeting Place and Times

All Merced Trips meet at the Whitewater Excitement meeting area in Midpines, CA, located just 7 miles East of Mariposa. Please see below for a full set of directions. Meeting time for the Merced trip is 8:30am sharp.

Directions

The town of Merced is located on Highway 99. Once in Merced, take Highway 140 east through Mariposa toward Yosemite National Park. Seven miles past Mariposa is the town of Midpines. Located on the left side of Highway 140, just past the MT. VIEW GROCERY STORE (located on your right), is our MEETING AREA. Look for our WWE Vans. We’ll have a Whitewater Excitement Sign posted to help you out! Park in the parking area and then come meet us at the Check-In Table and the WWE Staff will be there to help.

What to Bring

On 1-day trips you will need a swimsuit or shorts, tennis shoes or Teva type sandles, hat, sunglasses with retaining device, sun block, lip balm, pile or poly-pro sweater along with a windbreaker in case of cool weather, disposable waterproof camera, garbage bag for wet clothes, a small amount of money for souvenirs, photos, extra set of clothes and dry shoes (left in the car) for the trip home.

Wet suits are required during the spring (prior to Memorial Day) and during times of HIGH WATER (can sometimes last until mid-June). Wet suits are provided to you. Our wet suits fit those under 6’4” and/or 260 pounds. For your safety, those not having wet suits when required will not be able to participate in the trip.

Meals

Guests on our one day trips are provided with a delicious riverside deli-style buffet lunch included a plentiful sandwich bar with a variety of meats, breads, cheeses, veggies, pasta or potato salad, potato chips, fresh fruits, cookies and ice cold drinks.

Campgrounds

Indian Flat RV & Camp Area (El Portal) (209)379-2339
Yosemite Bug Lodge (Midpines) They have dorm cabins, tent cabins, private rooms w/baths and guest houses. They also offer a clean shower facility and restaurant for breakfast. (866) 826-7108.
BLM Camp Areas (On the Merced River) First Come First Serve.
KOA (Midpines) (209) 966-2201

The BLM camp areas are located directly on the banks of the Merced, approximately 4 miles from our meeting area. These are rustic camp sites with no running water and pit-type toilets.

Lodging

Hotels / Motels
Miners Inn Mariposa (888) 646-2244
Mariposa Lodge (800) 966-8819
Best Western Mariposa (800) 937-8376
Yosemite Bug Lodge (866) 826-7108

Driving Times

Los Angeles – 300 miles • 5.5 +/- hrs
San Jose – 160 miles • 3 hrs
San Francisco – 110 miles • 3.5 hrs

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