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Wheeler Gorge

Wheeler Water
Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler
WHEELER GORGE RIVER

About Wheeler Gorge

Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tours of the area are led by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground provides scenic views of a nearby stream, as well as vast mountain vistas.

Number of accommodations: 63

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

63 Sites Available

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Reviews (419)

What Guests Are Saying

Wheeler Gorge is highly praised for its beautiful location near LA, spacious and clean campsites, and friendly camp hosts. Families enjoy the creekside access, making it a great spot for kids to play and explore. While there's no running water and some concerns about noise from nearby campers, many visitors express their eagerness to return for another camping experience.

Review Summary

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Fran K

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May 13, 2024 Stayed at: 039, Loop: WHEE

5

A gorgeous site, would recommend.

Aaron H

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April 28, 2024 Stayed at: 065, Loop: WHEE

5

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the sites were well maintained, and it's located fairly close to a number of trailheads. I'd never been to the area before so I didn't know just how foggy it gets, but aside from some stuff getting a little soggy from the mist in the morning it was a great experience and I look forward to coming back.

Christine D

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April 28, 2024 Stayed at: 068, Loop: WHEE

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Wheeler Gorge is always a favorite campground for us. With two young kids, it’s nice to be away from it all at the campground but with the option to drive to Ojai within 15 mins. I didn’t particularly like my campsite this time as it was quite close to neighbors on both sides, but it was nice being able to hear the creek.

Briceyda G

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April 9, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE

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Wheeler George exceeded my expectations. We spent an amazing weekend here. The campground has plenty of natural shade a beautiful creek running through it. No cellphone service so you can really disconnect and just enjoy your stay. They a do a phenomenal job at keeping the campground safe and clean the restrooms were well kept and stocked with plenty toilet paper. There is no running water so come prepared. They do enforce their rules, especially quiet hours which I appreciated a lot. We saw the host driving around the campground at night making sure everything is good and campers had enough wood. I will definitely be back.

nathaniel p

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March 29, 2024 Stayed at: 063, Loop: WHEE

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Which campsite you have is key. We stayed in 63 and 64 in our 20’ trailer in late March. Great location on the river that provided a perfect backdrop for sound all day. Plenty of snow melt made for a water to play in and try our chances at fishing in. Host was great providing us with hike and fishing info. Chilly night temperatures were great for fires. No water on site. Firewood for sale with the host. The ranger station was open Sat/Sun if you want more info.

Robert G

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March 25, 2024 Stayed at: 059, Loop: WHEE

5

Chill spot.. the water was running pretty good for a creek. The camphost was excellent. Beware, there was poison oak EVERYWHERE. I even tried to do a trail over by the bridge and stopped when I saw the path overrun by Poison Oak. You might even have some at your site, so watch the kids/animals. This place and Reyes Creek are great little spots for an LA local, but it's kinda scrubby if you are from far away. That being said, Kings Canyon and some other of our favorite spots were ruined by fires and floods, so camping in the Sequoias might be stories we only tell our grandchildren.

Fernanda A

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March 18, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHEE

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It was very pretty and quiet. You could hear the water from the creek and the view of the stars was amazing. Our camp site was right next to the road, not too noisy but can see cars driving by or people riding their bikes, there was no fence and people could just walk in

Peter L

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March 18, 2024 Stayed at: 060, Loop: WHEE

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Host very friendly and helpful. Sites and campground overall well maintained and public areas clean.

Ciboney H

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March 17, 2024 Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE

4

Great camp ground! Since there’s been so much rain there’s lots of water running water in the creek. Be aware that there are creek crossings. My Honda civic made it through just fine though

David C

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February 26, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHEE

5

Really beautiful campground, would recommend camping across the river as the sites by the road are about 10 feet from the loud road.

Location Wheeler Gorge

Address:
1190 E. Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA, 93023
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.5119 / -119.274

Elevation: 551 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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In order to contact our offices, please use the email: customerservice@pmcparks.com or view our website: CampOne.Com for answers to frequently asked questions.

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No water is not available at the campground. Please bring all the drinking and washing water you will need for the length of your stay. There is also no wifi or cell service. 

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Poison oak may be present in the area

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Use of bug spray is encouraged on warm summer days

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Gate is locked at 10 p.m.; campsite check-in must be completed prior to closure

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All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.

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Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people). Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night).

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All Double campsite reservations are good for 12 people and 2 vehicles. Maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge person per night after 12 people). Maximum Number of vehicles per double site is 4 ($10.00 additional charge per vehicle per night after 2 vehicles). Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.

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Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest

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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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