About Wheeler Gorge
Number of accommodations: 63
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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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.
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
Vince O
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: WHEE
The camp hosts were really awesome. I made a mistake in the reservation but they help us anyway. The creek is a perfect sound to fall asleep!
Carlynn N
VerifiedDecember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE
Campsites are clean and well maintained. sites are well spread out so you feel like you’re alone.
Ariane T
VerifiedDecember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful location near Ojai! Chilly in November but still had a nice time.
David F
VerifiedDecember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WHEE
We arrived on a Monday when there weren't many reservations. The campground host was kind enough to offer us a better campsite...it was fantastic! We had a most peaceful and beautiful experience...sitting/meditating by the stream, hiking the area, and staying warm by the evening fire. We would definitely return.
Aneesh D
VerifiedDecember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WHEE
We visited for Thanksgiving weekend. The camp host were really nice and helped us with all info for places around. They also moved us to a better spot as one opened up. The place is really nice and the toilets are really well maintained!
Kevin W
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: WHEE
This is a family friendly campground. The sites are well-maintained and for the most part are fairly large. I don’t know to what extent the camp host intervenes, but one family was playing recorded music until 10pm while I was there. Luckily it was folk music and adjacent campers seemed to tolerate it. Lots of trees which is good for a hammock camper like me! That also helps when summer camping (lots of shade)! This campground is next to the highway, and if you’re one of the unlucky few campers to get a site next to it, expect the bright headlights and loud motor cycles to buzz by occasionally.
Overall, a fun place to camp
Jirire Jerry B
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE
The location is such a short distance from LA and it makes you feel you are in a totally different world. The Camp is being maintained and kept meticulously clean in daily bases. The staff is very friendly and at the same time very strict about the rules. The campsites are reasonably apart from each other so you have complete privacy. For the past two times we had camped there we have not seen any disturbing act from any of the guests. The stream running through the campground gives it even a nicer feeling, which is kind of rare, especially for us who live in LA and dealing with water shortage all the time. Altogether, this spot is a very convenient place for a short getaway.
Anthony D
VerifiedNovember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
Clean campground, friendly host
Amanda S
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful camp grounds that are well maintained. The camp hosts are fantastic!
Jannet M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: WHEE
It was our first time visiting Wheeler Gorge and we reserved campsites 51 and 52. We loved them! You get beautiful views of the mountain, creek access, and just the right amount of privacy.
Location Wheeler Gorge
Address:
1190 E. Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA, 93023
United States
From Ventura, take Highway 33 north about 14 miles. Turn left, continuing on Highway 33 for another 8 miles to the campground.
From Los Angeles, take I-5 north, then turn west onto Highway 126 for about 28 miles, to Santa Paula. Continue north on Highway 150 for 16 miles. Turn left onto Highway 33 and continue north approximately 8 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5119 / -119.274
Elevation: 551 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
