Briceburg Put-in
Facility · California ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Merced River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Sierra) · Open Access
- 1,159 ft
- Elevation
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.
Overview
At the entrance to the BLM, Merced River Recreation Management Area (RMA) is the Briceburg Put-In. This Day-Use Area and Boat Launch is located 12 miles east of Mariposa where Highway 140 meets the Wild & Scenic Merced River.Just below the Briceburg Visitor Center is a parking area, restrooms, picnic area, and boat launch for whitewater river access. This gravel parking area serves as a meeting place for river trips, and a rest stop for Yosemite motorists. There is a great view of the Briceburg Suspension Bridge which was installed in 1926 and provides access to the north side of the Merced River and the BLM campgrounds downstream.
Popular activities here are gold panning/prospecting, fishing, picnicking, rafting take-out or put-in. It is a good place to meet and carpool downstream to other swimming holes in the BLM, Merced River RMA.
Facilities:
This site has a picnic table, raised barbeque grill, vault toilet, information kiosk, trash and recycling containers.What You Need To Know:
Camping and campfires are not allowed anytime. Charcoal BBQ's are allowed in the provided raised metal grill during winter and spring until fire restrictions go into effect. It is best to bring your own propane BBQ or stove for cooking any time of year.Pay Attention:
No lifeguard on duty. Swimming is dangerous any time of year, but especially during spring and early summer. The Merced River is un-damned and the flow changes dramatically from year to year and season to season. Please wear a life jacket.SWIMMING IS ONLY RECOMMENDED BELOW 700 CFS.
Helpful Links:
- River flow is posted on-line at: www.dreamflows.com
- Back To: Merced River Recreation Management Area
- Visit: Briceburg Visitor Center
- Return To: BLM, Mother Lode Field Office
Getting there
37.60489, -119.96650 · 37°36'17.6"N 119°57'59.4"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Briceburg Put-in
- Can you reserve a site at Briceburg Put-in?
- No. Briceburg Put-in is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Briceburg Put-in
- McCabe Flat Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Placer Campground 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Railroad Flat Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dirt Flat 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dry Gulch 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crane Flat Campground 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hodgdon Meadow Campground 14.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Briceburg Visitor Center less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Cable Rock Day Use Site 1.4 mi · Facility
- North Fork Primitive Camp 5 mi · Facility
- Jerseydale Campground 8.1 mi · Campground
- Big Oak Flat Information Station 14.4 mi · Visitor Center
Contact
- Phone BLM Mother Lode Field Office: (916) 941-3101 or Briceburg Visitor Center: (209) 379-9414
- Email BLM_CA_Web_ML@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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