About Wheeler Gorge
Number of accommodations: 63
Seasonal information
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
Stephanie S
VerifiedApril 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: WHEE
The area is beautiful! Bathrooms are well maintained. However...the camp itself is way too close to the street. And the camp host, not sure her name, was not a pleasant person. She always seemed annoyed when we had a question
Annabelle C
VerifiedApril 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler Gorge is one of my favorite campgrounds in Ventura County. The camp hosts were helpful, the site is well maintained, several hikes just a short drive away. We liked site 38 because it was near the creek and almost like having two sites.
David W
VerifiedApril 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler Gorge certainly lived up to its billing as a ‘primitive’ campground. However, we came prepared and enjoyed our camp spot next to a babbling brook replete with frogs to serenade us as night fell. B sure to bring everything you need for your stay.
If you get desperate, Ojai is only a short drive away.
Alex C
VerifiedApril 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Great area with stream access and hammock locations. Very relaxing and perfect.
Arisara W
VerifiedApril 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 004/005, Loop: WHEE
Loved our spot! Secluded from other campsites and close to the restrooms! No cellular reception, great to get away and unplug!
Jay F
VerifiedApril 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WHEE
We had a lovely space and enjoyed the campground and creek quite a bit.
Brianna T
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WHEE
We stayed in site 27. It was a perfect spot, right next to the creek. Only 1 neighbor. Close to the road so you could hear some cars passing by. Lots of Mosquitos so that wasn't great. But your camping by a creek so its somewhat expected. The campgrounds are clean. Vault toilets are decent. No running water but they clearly say that on the website. Overall a great spot for a night or 2.
Megan J
VerifiedApril 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WHEE
Absolutely no cell service. Prepare yourself.
Camp hosts are awesome and very helpful.
We had site 47. It was okay, but close to the main road and you could hear cars.
Campsites are decent sized, but some are close together.
Keep an eye out for poison oak.
Tracy B
VerifiedApril 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
Campsite is beautiful, clean and peaceful. Was there right after the rain storm and the stream was running and the frogs were chirping all night long. We’ll definitely come back again.
Carolyn S
VerifiedApril 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler Gorge is a great place to camp with young campers. My granddaughters 8 and 9 had a great time. The people working as camp hosts were very helpful and professional.
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. |
