Matthews

California

Caution todayCalifornia
Caution today

Free — you'll pick up right here.

Conditions: Caution

for campground, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 13 h ago · oldest 13 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in Klamath National Forest; most severe: Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure

    USFSPosted Jan 3, 2025 · checked 13 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 57°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for campground

    OpenWeather13 h ago

Been out here in the last few days? One report keeps this current for everyone.

Here's your stay, mapped

Matthews

Suggested plan · check conditions before you go

Building your full AI plan…

Gear for the day

Building your gear list…

Meals

Building your meal plan…
More about this campground ↓

Photos

About this campground

Matthews Creek campground has 10 campsites located on the South Fork of the Salmon River. There is easy river access available and a number of nice swimming holes nearby the campground.

Campsite info

Vault toilets

Directions & GPX

Get Directions

Facts about this campground

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Klamath National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Add to a trip & share

Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive

Carter Meadows Horse Group

~27 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Oak Bottom Campground

~31 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Pearch Creek Campground

~31 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Matthews Creek Campground

~0 min drive

Matthews Creek Campground is a campground in California at about 1,744 feet, with 10 sites. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Eastfork

~10 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Shadow Creek Campground

~13 min drive

Shadow Creek Campground is a campground in California at about 2,903 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Redbank

~13 min drive

Riverside Forest Service campground on the North Fork of the Salmon River with 25 sites.

Five Dollar Camp

~14 min drive

Five Dollar Camp is a campground in California.

Rock Lake

~15 min drive

Rock Lake is a campground in California.

Last Chance Camp

~16 min drive

Last Chance Camp is a campground in California.