California
Sierra Nevada
Mariposa County

Merced River

Merced River is a river in , , . Merced River is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Half Dome and Vernal Fall.

Peak
Photo: y6y6y6, Public domain.
is a quartz monzonite batholith at the eastern end of in , California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape.

Waterfall
is a 317-foot waterfall on the just downstream of in , . Like its upstream neighbor, is clearly visible at a distance, from , as well as close up, along the .

Waterfall
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the highest waterfall in , dropping a total of 2,425 feet from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Curry Village and Yosemite Village.

Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Camp Curry, now known as , was established in 1899 at the base of in . Developed as an alternative to the first-class Sentinel Hotel, it offered a more affordable, rustic lodging experience.

Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place in , United States. It consists of the developed area of and the other areas of the in .

Locality
Photo: Glenn Scofield Williams, CC BY 2.0.
is a group of small isles in the in , , USA. They are located at the easternmost end of the floor.

Merced River

Latitude
37.7371° or 37° 44′ 14″ north
Longitude
-119.5631° or 119° 33′ 47″ west
Open location code
8592PCPP+RQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1163451906
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­river
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Medial Moraine and Yosemite Valley.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Upper Pines Campground and Clark Bridge.

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