California · Camping

Matthews

from $10
fee
Mar–Jun, Oct
best months

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  • At 1,779 ft
  • Salmon River Ranger DistrictKlamath National Forest

Matthews is a Forest Service campground in the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in California. The land is managed by the Forest Service, and the site has vault toilets. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Cecilville show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 70°F, while July and August average in the mid-90s. Several other spots lie within a few miles. The Black Bear hike is about 1.3 miles away, and the Plummer hike is about 2.3 miles away. Climbers can head to Chronic Wall, about 2.8 miles off, and paddlers can try Black Bear Creek, about 3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Matthews

    Best months: March–June and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 30°

    2. Feb

      51° / 31°

    3. Mar

      59° / 33°

    4. Apr

      66° / 36°

    5. May

      75° / 42°

    6. Jun

      85° / 46°

    7. Jul

      96° / 52°

    8. Aug

      94° / 50°

    9. Sep

      89° / 45°

    10. Oct

      70° / 37°

    11. Nov

      54° / 33°

    12. Dec

      43° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cecilville, CA, 5 mi away at 2,310 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.