Mattole River and Beach

Mattole River and Beach is a public beach on the California coast, within the Northern California District of the Bureau of Land Management. The nearest town is Scotia, about 18 miles away. The beach has restrooms and accessible access, and a fee is charged. Dogs are allowed, so it works for visitors bringing a pet along. Summer and early fall are the driest and mildest times to visit. Typical averages from the Scotia weather station, about 19 miles away, show August highs near 72°F with only about a day of rain, and September highs around 73°F with lows near 52°F. Mattole Campground sits just 0.2 miles away. The Lost Coast Trail starts about 1.6 miles off, and the Cooskie Creek Route is roughly 3.7 miles away. Paddlers can head to the North Fork Mattole River, about 7.4 miles from the beach.