Rapid CA

Merced Falls Reservoir access near McSwain dam

Merced - 7) Merced Falls to Snelling Diversion Dam (CA)

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Gauge Conditions

Merced River below Merced Falls DAM near Snell CA Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

CDEC Flow Data California

MERCED RIVER POH Primary

Elevation: 3,862 ft

MERCED RIVER HIB Primary

Elevation: 4,016 ft

MERCED RIVER MLK Primary

Elevation: 7,300 ft

Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)

Description

This large parking area provides flat water boating access as well as fishing access near the base of McSwain Dam. Follow the road on the north side of Merced Falls Reservoir, but turn right to the access just before the McSwain Recreation Area entrance.