Class V South Fork Merced River, CA
South Fork Merced River (Gravelly Ford to Wawona Campground)
The Merced, including the South Fork, flows through exceptional scenery—glaciated peaks, lakes and alpine and subalpine meadows—in alternating pools and cascades. Wildflower displays are spectacular.
The South Fork possesses one of the few remaining pristine Sierra Nevada fisheries with self-sustaining populations of rainbow, eastern brook and brown trout. Archeology and wildlife are also noteworthy.
For More Information Visit: Merced Wild and Scenic River - rivers.gov Yosimite National Park: Water Activities - NPS Merced, S. Fork - American Whitewater
Section Details
| Trip Length | One Night, 14.0 Miles |
| Notes | A Wilderness permit is required for overnight camping. |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Permit | Yes |
| Manager | National Park Service, Yosemite National Park |
| Wild & Scenic | Yes |
| Water Trail | No |
| Partner Information |
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/water.htm
https://www.rivers.gov/river/merced |
| Description | American Whitewater |
