Mattole River Camp & Retreat

07/24/2026

Holy frosty popsicles, friends!
Thanks to our generous donors Mattole River Camp and Retreat was able to replace our old worn out freezer with this shiny new one!
It's so efficient, so quiet, so COLD!
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Thanks to those to give money or time, or rent out the camp for their special event. You keep this magical place going!
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07/22/2026

The Mattole river is flowing clear and cool! There's a deep swimming hole right at the base of the stairs where the current keeps the algae at bay. Even our little turtle friend is enjoying the moment! 🐢🌲🌞
🌲 (Photo Credit: Laura Keenados from North Star Quest Camp ) 🌲
Need a break from it all? Does this look like a little slice of heaven to you? Some days have opened up in our calendar during August! Mattole River Camp is the perfect place for your family reunion, group retreat, or impromptu friends weekend!
Take a look at the booking calendar to see available dates.
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https://mattolerivercamp.org/calendar

07/07/2026

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic event, including our courageous first responders! Volunteer departments are the backbone of rural emergency services, and we couldn't be more grateful!
Drive safe friends, and hug your loved ones.

Two people died and a third suffered severe injuries after a vehicle went off the Mattole Road Bridge and into the Mattole River early Monday morning. The crash prompted a large emergency response…

06/26/2026

We have new homes for our resident bats! We're slowly transitioning our mosquito-eating friends out of our buildings and into their new homes. Thanks to the volunteers who built these new houses and strategically placed them around Camp. Keep your eyes out for the bats and their houses!

06/15/2026

Weekend vacancy just opened up!

Do you have an event in late July, and are still looking for the perfect venue? Mattole River Camp and Retreat just had a group cancel for a rarely available summer weekend!

Share this with families looking for a reunion spot, friends hoping to book an epic river weekend (with flushing toilets), or maybe a hard working team looking for a relaxing retreat before next school year begins!

https://mattolerivercamp.org/reservations

06/10/2026

Tropical oasis or Mattole River Camp and Retreat?

06/03/2026

We now have self check-in! Our new key lockbox allows guests more flexibility to check in on their own schedule. A welcome packet will be available on the kitchen pass-thru counter. We look forward to your stay this summer!

06/02/2026

Thank you to our volunteers for the 'new' river steps! Our changing river pattern made the steps a big challenge this year, and the volunteers stepped up to the gigantic project.

05/13/2026

Thanks to volunteers from North Star Quest Camp, the Sun Up and Sun Down cabins have a fresh look inside! Combined with those cute curtains our Volunteer Council made and installed, they're looking cute and cozy just in time for our first big group of the season!
See you at the Mattole River Camp and Retreat!

03/29/2026

Spring is in the air! Spring is such a "green" time of the year, as everything is growing and blooming at full speed.