Fish the Mattole River

January - February - March

Sun Cabins

During fishing season, January to March, Mattole River Camp and Retreat is offering up rustic accommodations a stone’s throw from the river.

The newly renovated Seldom Inn has three bedrooms, one and a half baths with a hot shower, cozy great room with a wood stove and small kitchen … and the river right outside your door!

The Sun Cabins are two duplex buildings for a total of four private spaces. Each one has its own full restroom with a hot shower and two bunk rooms.

Seldom Inn

Seldom Inn

Sun Cabins

Read the FAQ

  • 2026 Fishing Season Rates:

    • Seldom Inn is $350 per night for 1 to 12 guests.

    • Each Sun Cabin is $75 per night for 1 to 4 guests

  • Yes! You’ll need a fishing license, and possibly a separate Steelhead license. Check with Fish and Wildlife about how to get set up. There are no places to get a license in the Mattole Valley.

  • Seldom Inn - One full size, two twin, and 4 to 8 bunks. No more than 12 guests are allowed at a time, and that would be pretty tight.

    Each Sun Cabin - Limit 4 guests. At least 4 bunks, and no other furniture, but the private showers are nice and hot! Limit 4 guests per Sun Cabin (there are four of them, each rented separately.)

  • The Mattole runs pretty high in the winter after a good rain, so the riverbank just below camp is narrow. Seldom Inn makes a great base camp for accessing fishing spots all over the Mattole Valley.

  • Winter rains swell the Mattole River for a few days during and after. Check your favorite weather information source for conditions in Petrolia, CA.

    A discharge flow rate of 320cfs at Petrolia is required for fishing. Find current levels on the USGS Website.

  • If your dates are available, you can be fishing within a day or two usually. We will do our best to process requests quickly one received.

  • All guests have access to the main campfire pit near the river trail.

    Sun Cabins each have:

    • Toilet / Toilet Paper (Septic safe)

    • Hot shower

    • Spring fed water system with hot water, regularly tested for safe drinking

    • Double sink vanity

    • Bunk beds with foam mattresses but no bedding

    Seldom Inn has:

    • Firewood

    • Toilet Paper (Septic safe)

    • Spring fed water system with hot water, regularly tested for safe drinking

    • Basic kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, some tools and utensils

    • Mattresses but no bedding

    You will need to bring bedding and towels, including kitchen towels.

    • Pets

    • Fireworks

    • Firewood (there’s plenty)

Before requesting a reservation, please read the Fishing Season Rental info sheet and our Guest Rules.

Download "Fishing Season Rental"
Download "Guest Rules"

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