US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsBackcountry campsite in Mariposa County, California. Run by Bureau of Land Management.
| Operator | Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management (Merced River Recreation Management Area) |
| Campsites | 9 |
| Site types | 6 tent only no electric, 2 standard, no electric, 1 group standard, no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 20 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (916) 941-3101 |
| Address | Visitor Center - Campgrounds, Midpines, CA, 95345 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Willow Placer Campground before you go.
Merced River Recreation Management Area Overview The Merced River Recreation Area is a special place just downstream from Yosemite. It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning/prospecting. Visitors will have plenty to do in the Merced River Recreation Area during every season. Springtime comes early to the Merced River Canyon and by March the wildflower season is well on its way—lasting into May. Easy access, un-damned flows, and excellent whitewater boating attract rafters and kayakers during the spring runoff (April through July).
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Willow Placer Campground is in Mariposa County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.