Merced beckons RV travelers as the ultimate gateway to Yosemite National Park, just 90 minutes away. Pick from three standout parks: McClure Point Campground with WiFi, Merced Elks Lodge #1240, or the big-rig-friendly Elks RV Park. Base your rig here to raft the Merced River, pick apples in local orchards, or catch a show at the Gallo Center for the Arts.
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Merced pulses with farm-fresh energy. Almond and apple orchards blanket the valley around town. Lake Yosemite draws boaters and picnickers to its shores. The Gallo Center for the Arts stages world-class concerts on Main Street. UC Merced sparks ideas on its hillside campus. Castle Air Museum showcases vintage aircraft from World War II.
McClure Point Campground pulls in water enthusiasts. Anglers cast lines into McClure Reservoir. Rates start at $45 per night with WiFi access. Merced Elks Lodge #1240 fits budget campers perfectly. Expect $29 nightly rates in a lodge setting. Elks RV Park handles big rigs with ease. Pull-through sites include drinking water.
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Merced earns fame as the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and a hub for Central Valley agriculture. Apple orchards line roads like Highway 59. The Merced River carves through town for rafting trips. Gallo Center for the Arts draws crowds to downtown shows. UC Merced anchors the city's innovative edge. Castle Air Museum displays 80 restored warbirds.
Find three solid options: McClure Point Campground, Merced Elks Lodge #1240, and Elks RV Park. McClure Point lies 20 miles north near Lake McClure with WiFi. Elks Lodge #1240 sits right in Merced off V Street. Elks RV Park provides pull-throughs nearby.
Yes, Elks RV Park welcomes big rigs with pull-through sites and drinking water. It handles lengths up to 45 feet easily. Other parks like McClure Point suit larger setups too. Check park maps for exact clearances before booking.