Mattole Campground

CAMPGROUND DETAILS

• 23 tent/trailer campsites
• Two wheelchair accessible sites
• Two equestrian sites
• Fire rings, picnic tables, bear-proof trash
cans, vault toilets
• Mattole River and estuary access
• Northern trailhead of the Lost Coast Trail
• 3.2 mile one-way hike to the historic Punta
Gorda Lighthouse
• Short 600 foot trail through sand dunes to
access the beach

No OHV access. NO POTABLE WATER

The Mattole Campground provides one of the only low-cost coastal camping opportunities on the North coast of California. It is a hub for day hikers and backpackers alike while still maintaining the epic Lost Coast solitude many visitors are looking for. As Northern trailhead to the famous Lost Coast Trail many people visit to experience the spectacular ocean views and rugged beaches. The mouth of the Mattole River meets the ocean providing a spectacular backdrop and is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. 

STAY OUT OF THE OCEAN
Rip currents, sneaker waves, sudden drop-offs, and forceful waves make this beach unsafe for swimming. Elephant Seals are unpredictable and can become aggressive. Always maintain 100 feet of distance and keep your dog on a leash.

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Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

2 Wheelchair accessible campsites

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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Activities

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CAMPING
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HIKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING
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BACKPACKING
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BIRD WATCHING
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BEACHCOMBING
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HORSEBACK RIDING

Addresses

Bureau of Land Management
Arcata Field Office
Arcata
California
95521

Geographic Coordinates

40.28918, -124.355879

Directions

• 3750 Lighthouse Road, Petrolia, CA 95558 • From Eureka via South Fork/Honeydew exit - 2 hrs 20 min • From Redway via Wilder Ridge Road - 1 hr 45 min

Fees

Use Fee: Camping - $15.00 per night

Stay Limit

14 days per calendar year within the King Range NCA