California Rafting on The Merced River tumbles and twists out of Yosemite Valley, gradually mellowing into a raftable whitewater river just 4 miles below the town of El Portal. It is here that our trips begin. Offering abundant whitewater confined by a narrow corridor, this river is a must for the whitewater enthusiast. Indeed, the Merced river offers one of the best whitewater rafting paddle-boat trips in California.

Our meeting spot for our Merced trips is only 10 minutes away from the Highway 140 entrance to Yosemite (and just over 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley floor) Our office is located next to Indian Flat Campground, which itself is located next to Cedar Lodge, making for easy camping or lodging logistics.

Zephyr Whitewater, our partner company, is the largest whitewater rafting outfitter on the Merced river. They guide more people down Yosemite's Merced river than all the other permitted outfitters combined! You can rest assured that their guides know this river well!