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Mattole Campground

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Mattole Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Mattole Campground

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 a

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Nearest DC fast charging: 24.5 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

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❓ Mattole Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mattole Campground?

Mattole Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Mattole Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mattole Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Mattole Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Where is Mattole Campground located?

Mattole Campground is located in California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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