Willow Placer Campground

The second BLM campground within the Merced River Recreation Management Area is Willow Placer. The campsites are located 3.6 miles downstream from the suspension bridge along Briceburg River Road. With mostly walk-in sites, this camp-ground usually offers a quieter, family atmosphere. The main beach is not nearly as large as McCabe Flat Campground, but good swimming can be found a short walk down stream in the late summer. Site number 13 is a group site suitable for up to 25 people.
Facilities in Willow Placer Campground (9 sites total):Permits, Fees, Limitations:
Camping is allowed only in designated, numbered camp sites.
Maximum 8 people and two vehicles per site.
Camping is first come, first served. No reservations available.
Camp fee is $10/night. America the Beautiful Pass fee is $5.00/night. Pay camp fee within 30 minutes of occupying site.
A campsite is rented ONLY once it has been paid in full, pay-stub is properly
completed and attached to campsite post, and site is occupied by campers.
No person shall leave any property unattended for more than 24 hours.
Fires are allowed only in provided metal fire rings. (Additional fire restriction may
apply, typically no fires or charcoal briquettes allowed by mid-summer).
No person shall enter a developed campground between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, unless that person is a registered camper.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times. No dogs allowed at McCabe Flat swimming beach.
No glass bottles allowed within 1/4 mile of the Merced River.

Driving directions to Willow Placer Campground

From the city of Merced, located on U.S. Highway 99, travel 40 miles east on State Highway 140 to the town of Mariposa. Then travel another 15 miles along Highway 140 to the Briceburg Visitor Center at the Merced Wild & Scenic River. There are three developed BLM campgrounds along the Merced River between Briceburg and Bagby. The campgrounds are accessed by crossing the suspension bridge just past the Briceburg Visitor Center and heading down river along Briceburg River Road (old Yosemite Valley Railroad Grade). Trailers over 18 feet and large RV's are not recommended crossing the suspension bridge.

Location and contact info

Briceburg Road, CA 95345

For campground inquires, please call:Briceburg Visitor Center (209) 379-9414 <br>Mother Lode Field Office (916) 941-3101

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