Railroad Flat is the last of three campgrounds along this dirt road that was once the railroad route to Yosemite. Set along the banks of the Merced River it’s especially beautiful during spring wildflower season, and in the fall. In the summer it can be hot. There is a nice walk just beyond the campground that continues to follow the old rail road (a gate keeps cars from continuing). Approx 2.5 miles is the confluence with the N Fork Merced River.
Lots of wildlife: wildflowers, newts, and river otters. Watch out for rattlesnakes!