Matthews Creek Campground in CA -- Campground & RV Camping in California
Matthews Creek Campground in CA
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Ten campsites on the South Fork of the Salmon River at 37 miles from Callahan via Callahan-Cecilville Road. Vault toilets and water available, though water is non-potable until further notice. $10 per night, 24-hour access, open from May 1 onward. Swimming, fishing, and easy river access with nearby swimming holes.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 10%.
Horse Mountain stands 3,925 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southwest. South Fork Salmon River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off, a 10-site campground. The nearest town, Hoopa, is 26 mi off.
September normals 54–85°F, 0.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.