USS Mattole (AO‑17) was a Kaweah-class fleet replenishment oiler in the United States Navy. Mattole was built by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under USSB contract, was laid down 2 June 1919; launched 16 March 1920; acquired by the Navy 6 March 1922 and laid up at Philadelphia; commissioned 16 June 1940, Comdr. J. D. Wilson in command.