The Curry Village Raft Stand is open for rentals from 10 am - 4 pm daily as weather and river conditions permit. Visitors renting rafts are provided a river orientation explaining raft navigation and safety, river bank protection, trash collection, life jacket requirements and other important items to protect and enjoy the Merced River. Visitors are encouraged to park in day use parking areas and utilize the Valley Shuttle System to arrive at the Curry Village Raft Stand, Shuttle Stop 13A.