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
kiki w
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful, simple, and nicely laid-out campground! So many of of the sites are right next to the creek, which provided relaxing water sounds throughout the day and night. Vault toilets were around everywhere, and were all super clean and well-stocked with toilet paper. I loved it here- and I'll be back soon! Definitely less crowded during the weekdays if you're like me and prefer a quiet, solo camping time!
Shu E
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
Very nice camping ground
Brian T
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WHEE
Nice spot! Cool shady sites, close to the creek, nice and uncrowded… lots of Poison Oaks however…
Brook W
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler Gorge is overall lacking. Lacking amenities like clean restrooms, running water, accurate signage. 1. Our stay was 30 DEC 2021 to 02 JAN 2022, not a busy time of year, yet the rest rooms were in shambles.
2. This campground does not have running water. Yes, this is noted in multiple places and we were prepared. However, this is totally unacceptable for a $25/night campground.
3. None of the campsites had updated occupancy signage. Some still showed reserved signs from the middle of November. It appears the camp host never leaves the trailer up update signs or to deliver hangtags to new campers.
Very poorly managed. I would rather backcountry camp than pay $25 for nothing.
Victoria L
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WHEE
The pit toilets, grounds were very clean. Camp Host paid attention to who entered/left area. I felt safe
henry d
VerifiedDecember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
The camp host was incredibly friendly and even though there was a fire ban we had a blast for my birthday camping trip. We went online and got registered for using propane stoves and used hot water bottles to stay warm at night. Campgrounds were kept very clean, it was exactly what the doctor ordered.
Tanner W
VerifiedDecember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
Nice campground. The spot was pull through and paved. We were able to get our 30’ trailer plus truck in without blocking the road. We spoke to one staff member. I forget his name, but he was friendly and helpful. The small creek running through the campground was nice. I’d come back again.
Joanna A
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful, relaxing location, with friendly and helpful camp hosts. Super close to Ojai making accessing the site easy. Would definitely camp here again.
Chinmay D
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WHEE
Had a memorable stay at this spacious sight right by the gorge. Very relaxing sound of creek all along. Restrooms were well maintained. Host was very helpful.
Make sure to keep adequate water with you, since the campsite does not have water.
erin f
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WHEE
Not as isolated as it looks on the map: very close to busy road. Restrooms were clean. No running water. Creek very dry due to drought. Gets cold at night, bring extra blankets.
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. |
