Wheeler Gorge

Quiet hours are NOT enforced, which meant loud large groups and generators running until around midnight. Also the overall facilities are in rough shape - most equipment was rusted out, and the campground no longer has running water.

This campground is pretty awesome. It's perfect for taking little ones on their first camping trip as it's not too far from the cute little city of Ojai. Loved the stream access. Just make sure you bring plenty of water.

Now to why I gave only 2 stars. Site 56 is TERRIBLE. The host even grimaced when they saw our site number. It is on the side of a hill with enough flat area for only a single person tent. We were slanted for our entire stay. Cooking on a slant cleaning on a slant sitting around the campfire on a slant.

If you can get a reservation on any site but 56 take it. Great campground.

Great for motorcycle camping

No potable water available. Closest convenience store is 10-15 min drive. Ridiculous. Noisy neighbors/highway heard with large construction trucks. poor signage. What am I paying $$ for again??

Lots of Poison Oak and some left behind trash, filth and toilet paper from where people refused to use the vault toilets--very disgusting.

Otherwise the stream area is nice. Would recommend for families if your campsite hasn't been defiled by idiots.

Beautiful site, running stream, nice camping for tents and small RV.
Lovely short hike up the canyon.
Pleasant staff. Slightly close to road by necessity but doesn’t detract from experience.

We loved our second trip to Wheeler Gorge. The campgrounds were clean, the camp host was helpful and we very much enjoyed the little stream. We will definitely be back. It’s a great campground for a quiet, relaxing site and we drive into Ojai to get some ice cream.

While the campground itself was fine -pretty standard -we were surrounded by the neighbors from hell. They had 3 campsites and were blaring music until 11pm every night and had brought flashing lights even for their party. While this rudeness is not the campground's fault, the fact that the hosts did nothing about it despite being literally 2 sites down, is. For instance, my son was horrified that they were having bonfires during wildfire season when it was also very clearly stated they were forbidden, so he told the hosts. They said they were about to go on their patrol, 2 minutes later, they drove slowly past them -with 2 bonfires going -and did not even stop. Shocking!!!!!

Our family had a wonderful time!

We have normally stayed at site 39 due to it had shade, easy access to water, and you could reserve it online. Due to construction our reservation for 39 got canceled, so we decided to try site 38. We have a new favorite site now. This site has a ton of shade, is a good size, and has easy access to the water. The flys were annoying, even with bug spray. If you have a screened awning, I would suggest bringing it to put over the picnic table. Due to fire restrictions we were not able to have a campfire or bbq, which was a bummer, but it was also understandable. We barbecued our hamburgers and hot dogs ahead of time and then heated them up with our propane stove (which is allowed) when we got there. Put your food in your car at night. We forgot one night and woke up to a raccoon munching on a bag of Chex mix! The nature trail was nice and clear, so if you get a chance, go enjoy a short hike.