Willow Placer Campground offers eight walk-in campsites and one group site (up to 25 people) along the Merced River, located 3. 6 miles downstream from the Briceburg Suspension Bridge, making it an excellent base for paddling and fishing.

All sites are within 100-200 feet of the river with picnic tables, fire rings, and food storage lockers; camping is first-come, first-served at $29/night (or $5/night with America the Beautiful Pass).

Note that there is no potable water at the campground—bring water containers and fill up near the Briceburg Bridge—and swimming is only recommended when river flow is below 700 CFS due to dangerous undammed flows.