State Park
Matthews Creek Campground
Klamath National Forest · Forks of Salmon, CA
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- Agency source page
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Managing agency
- Klamath National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Forks of Salmon, CA
About
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Matthews Creek Campground
Trail
China Gulch Trail to Grizzly Lake
California
18.0 mi8,189 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Deacon Lee Trail
California
6.6 mi1,932 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Mule Bridge Trail
California
21.8 mi6,696 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Long Gulch Lake Trail
California
3.4 mi922 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Trail Gulch-Long Gulch Loop Trail
California
7.8 mi2,480 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
East Fork New River Loop
California
17.5 mi6,572 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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