| Description: 14 campsites among dunes on this windswept beach at north end of King Range. Almost all sites are in the sun. This is a popular area for camping, surfing, & fishing. Campground is northern access point to Lost Coast Trail. A seven mile (round trip) beach hike leads to the historic Punta Gorda Lighthouse.
Location: Take U. S. 101 exits at Garberville, Honeydew or Ferndale. Follow signs to Petrolia. Turn off of the main road (Mattole Road) onto Lighthouse Road, on the south side of the Mattole River Bridge. Follow Lighthouse Road for five miles to the site.
Season: year round. Reservations: no.
Amenities: Biking Fishing Picnicking
Hiking/Backpacking Scenic Driving
Horseback Riding
Boating (WW) Hunting
Camping Wildlife Viewing Drinking Water RV Sites
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms.
Notes: Camping stay 14 days maximum per year, all sites included. Pets allowed only if kept on a leash. Secure your tent & belongings. The campground is also very condensed with little privacy between sites. It can become crowded & noisy, especially on summer weekends. |
Arcata Field Office, Mattole Beach Campground Web Site |
Campground: Arcata Field Office, Mattole Beach in Arcata California *