US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground in Humboldt County, California. Run by Bureau of Land Management.
| Operator | Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 23 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people) |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Drinking water | No |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (707) 986-5400 |
| Website | www.blm.gov/visit/mattole-campground |
| Reservations | Not reservable on Recreation.gov (first come, first served). Recreation.gov listing |
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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. The campground serves as the northern trailhead of the renowned Lost Coast Trail , one of California's most spectacular coastal hiking routes.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Mattole Campground is in Humboldt County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.