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
Xi C
VerifiedApril 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WHEE
very peaceful and beautiful place, except for drinking water, because there is no water and electricity.
Marc H
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WHEE
Camp host was nice and informative. Clean pit toilets. Clean campground. Only bad part was the biting flies. But they only got me! Deet didn’t help. Stream near by was nice and calming. Would definitely come back again.
Koichiro T
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WHEE
Nice camp ground! I recommended.
Erika M
VerifiedApril 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WHEE
I was switched to site 53 by the camp host because there were a few open spots and she thought this site was shadier than 51 (it was pretty hot out). Not only was it nice and shady, it was really private, creek running right behind it, and far enough but not too far from the rest rooms. There were three possible spots to pitch my tent and I chose to get further from the road and closer to the creek where it was nice and flat with a great view. Tons of poison oak everywhere (but avoidable if you pay attention) and plenty of bugs (lots of bug spray needed) but would definitely camp here again.
Bradley M
VerifiedMarch 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WHEE
Great site. Great hosts. Great people! Clean and well looked after.
Amanda J
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WHEE
Great, clean, beautiful campsite with excellent staff.
anna r
VerifiedMarch 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WHEE
David K
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WHEE
Site 27 was fantastic, 5/5. Walked the entire grounds and no site had all the positives this one did. The pictures on this site and others dont really how awesome this layout and grounds are.
-Very close to the creek, didnt have to walk down steep sides like most other sites. Water was flowing well in early March.
-Even mix of full shade and full sun areas, depending on your preference.
-Very Large, plenty of space to sprawl out since youre at the top of the road and only have 1 neighbor.
-Secluded, heard very little traffic.
-Couple good options for hammocks.
The map is hard to understand but 27 is the end of the east road, furthest site at the top of the roundabout. Your only neighbor is site 26 (also a nice site) and they're 50+ feet away.
Bring your own water. Lots of gnats in morning/afternoon but not a problem. Zero other bugs or critters around. Be aware of poison oak. Hosts were helpful in pointing us to the nature trail and sold wood in the evening. No fire restrictions in early March. Close to the town if you forget anything. Just a great site and grounds.
Ruben V
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WHEE
Great place to camp and very friendly staff
Elle M
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: WHEE
Wonderful location, great site, friendly staff!
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. |
