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California White Water Rafting Trips:
Merced River
 Located just a half hour west of Yosemite National Park, California, the Merced River is equally accessible from either Northern or Southern California.
The Merced River is rated Class III-IV. During spring snow melt, which generally occurs in May and early June, the Merced is recommended for those with good swimming ability and previous rafting experience.
Thereafter, usually later in the summer, in late June and July, the Merced is ideal for first time paddlers after the "wildwater" flows of high-water (May to early June) have calmed.
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Merced River - Wild Water
1 Day Rafting Trip (Class IV)
May through June/Mid-July (depending on snowpack)
The Merced River is known for its exciting wave trains, big waves, and incredible fun. Springtime on the Merced can be especially exciting!
Merced River Rapids include Nightmare Island, Chipped Tooth, Ned's Gulch, Split Rock, Corner Pocket, Quarter Mile, and the spectacular (but unrunnable) North Fork Falls.
What to Look Forward to on this trip:
13 River Miles of wave trains and rollicking rapids!
Merced River Trip Stats - Wildwater:
| River Class: |
III-IV |
| Normal Season: |
May to June |
| Days: |
1 |
| River Miles: |
13 |
| Minimum Age: |
12 |
| Boat Types: |
Paddle & Oar |
| Gradient: |
32' per mile |
| Elevation: |
1700' |
| Distance from L.A.: |
305 miles |
| Distance from Bay Area: |
180 miles |
| Group Size Limit: |
25 |
| Wet Suits: |
Recommended |
Top 5 Reasons to go on this trip (Merced - Wild Water):
- The Merced is particularly fun at high water (just ask the guides)
- Yosemite can be LOTS of fun too
- Free Camping and Fee Camping at Bureau of Land Management and National Forest campsites along the river
- Ned's Gulch and Quarter Mile Rapid!!!!
- Fishing, hiking, mountain biking - add a day to your raft trip!
Merced River Rafting Trip Dates and Pricing
BOOK ONLINE will display trip dates over the next 21 days, or the first available dates. Choose your exact dates on the next page.
2010 Start dates:
On the Merced there are specific dates we are permitted to run trips. One-day trips can start on any of these dates.
May: 1,2, 7,8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22,23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31
June: 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 25, 26,
July: 3, 4
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| Trip Starts |
Adult |
Youth |
Group |
| Monday to Friday |
$139 |
$125 |
$118 |
| Saturday and Sunday |
$159 |
$143 |
$135 |
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Subject to a 3% River and Land Use Fee.
More Helpful Information about
White Water Rafting on the Merced River
For all of the instructions on rendezvous locations, what to bring, where to stay, and
everything else you need to know, please click to download our
Merced River Rafting Rendezvous Information
Merced River Area Links:
Merced River Flow:
The Merced River flow comes from snowmelt in and around Yosemite Valley. Ideal flows are from 1000 to 3000 CFS, though we can run trips down to 800 and up to 5,000 CFS.
For detailed flow information click here.
Merced River Weather:
" Hey Guys! My group of 13 just returned from the wildest whitewater adventure we've ever experienced! Your guides were absolutely top-notch, the food was perfect, and the Lower Kern was raging. We'll be back next year. Thanks again! "
- Kevin L. Madding
" We so enjoyed our trip on the South Fork American River. We were very impressed with the friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff you have working for you. They were always polite and a great team that worked very well together. "
- John Hintzen,
Los Angeles, California
" The North Fork Yuba River... what a rush of a river it is. Crystal clear water stomping over adrenaline-pumping rapids make for a great day of play. Add to that the wonderfully interesting and professional guides who did everything from inspiring confidence and choosing good lines to making a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Great Trip... Thanks. "
- Lani Haddock,
Los Gatos, California
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