Mattole Campground

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Mattole Campground, Bureau of Land Management

The Mattole Campground sits at the mouth of the Mattole River within the King Range National Conservation Area, offering one of the only low-cost coastal camping opportunities on California's north coast. The campground provides direct access to the Mattole River estuary and a short 600-foot trail through sand dunes leads to the beach. Wildlife viewing opportunities are excellent — elephant seals are commonly seen along the shore. … How to get there: Location: North end of King Range at the beach. U.S. 101 at Garberville, South Fork/Honeydew, or Ferndale exits. Follow signs toward Petrolia, turn on Lighthouse Road toward ocean. Cost: Use Fee: Camping - $15.00 Cell service: Cell Service: Limited to none in the area. Contact: Managed by Bureau of Land Management. Phone: 707-986-5400. Email: [email protected]. Not reservable through Recreation.gov (check with the managing office). Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible campsites. Info and photos from Recreation.gov. Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.