Petrolia thrusts you into California's untamed Lost Coast, where black-sand beaches lure surfers to Mattole Beach and the Mattole River runs thick with steelhead. Four RV parks dot this remote corner, offering pull-through sites, pet-friendly pads, and beach access. Camp here to hike the Lost Coast Trail, chase waves, and vanish into redwood wilds without cell service.
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About Petrolia, California
Petrolia clings to the Mattole River's mouth, four miles south of the King Range's raw cliffs. Surfers paddle out at Mattole Beach, hikers shoulder packs for the 24-mile Lost Coast Trail, and whale watchers scan horizons from Punta Gorda Lighthouse ruins. Roosevelt elk roam dunes nearby, while Humboldt Redwoods State Park waits 30 miles east with ancient giants like Rockefeller Grove.
A. W. Way County Park hugs the river with showers, pull-through sites, drinking water, and pet allowances for anglers and families. Petrolia Paradise suits digital nomads with WiFi, showers, and pet-friendly spots at $26 to $130 nightly. Camp Mattole draws laid-back pet owners to its riverside calm. Mattole Beach Campground fits groups on tight budgets, $10 to $15 per night near crashing waves.
- Four RV parks serve Petrolia, three pet-friendly including Petrolia Paradise.
- Mattole Beach Campground offers group sites for $10 to $15 per night.
- A. W. Way County Park provides showers, pull-throughs, and drinking water on the Mattole River.
- Petrolia Paradise delivers WiFi and showers steps from Lost Coast Trail access.
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