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 (865)
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained location, perfect for families and individuals seeking a peaceful getaway close to nature. The sites are spacious, clean, and many offer access to the lovely Matilija Creek, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation and exploration. While there is no running water and some areas have poison oak, the campground hosts are friendly and helpful, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained location, perfect for families and individuals seeking a peaceful getaway close to nature. The sites are spacious, clean, and many offer access to the lovely Matilija Creek, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation and exploration. While there is no running water and some areas have poison oak, the campground hosts are friendly and helpful, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Mike B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
Pros: One of the larger camp sites with a roundabout drive way. Right up to the creek with a little water fall so you can hear the water in your tent. Really was a nice site layout and location.
Cons: LOTS of rocks so bring a rake of some kind(surprised no one has done this already). We had to clear by hand as to not have them poke holes in the bottom of our tent. A big rock right next to the fire pit so put a light on top of it or trip over it at night like I did.
laura m
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WHEE
Diligent camp hosts focused on personal safety of campers. Beautiful setting and well serviced campground
Stefanie N
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHEE
Our first time at Wheeler Gorge exceeded our expectations. We took the last campsite available last minute and was immediately upgraded into one of the more popular sites once we were greeted by Becky the camp host. What a welcome! We enjoyed the weekend in the peaceful and well-maintained campgrounds. Upon leaving, not only had I lost my wedding band, but our vehicle didn't start. Not a great end to the trip. (Unsolicited advice, definitely don't bring your wedding rings.) However, as we were waiting for AAA, one of the camp maintenance people raked our entire site helping to look for the ring, which unfortunately we didn't find. And then, to cheer us up we watched football at the camp hosts' awesome set up with Murphy (the most loveable dog I've ever met), drank some beers, and was offered wings by the very gracious host, Bob. I mean... what a turnaround to the days events. We were so grateful for their hospitality, friendliness, and help that day. Can't wait to return! -Stef and Keith
laura m
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WHEE
Diligent camp hosts focused on personal safety of campers. Beautiful setting and well serviced campground
Stefanie N
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WHEE
Our first time at Wheeler Gorge exceeded our expectations. We took the last campsite available last minute and was immediately upgraded into one of the more popular sites once we were greeted by Becky the camp host. What a welcome! We enjoyed the weekend in the peaceful and well-maintained campgrounds. Upon leaving, not only had I lost my wedding band, but our vehicle didn't start. Not a great end to the trip. (Unsolicited advice, definitely don't bring your wedding rings.) However, as we were waiting for AAA, one of the camp maintenance people raked our entire site helping to look for the ring, which unfortunately we didn't find. And then, to cheer us up we watched football at the camp hosts' awesome set up with Murphy (the most loveable dog I've ever met), drank some beers, and was offered wings by the very gracious host, Bob. I mean... what a turnaround to the days events. We were so grateful for their hospitality, friendliness, and help that day. Can't wait to return! -Stef and Keith
Natalie M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Campground hosts were informative and accommodating. I felt really safe as a solo female camper. The entire campground as a whole is really lovely and a river passes right through it. I ended up moving sites for my second night because I sleep in my car and the car spot wasn't level. So nice of them to let me move, and they hooked me up with the perfect spot next to the creek. Set up my hammock and could have stayed there forever!
Natalie M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Campground hosts were informative and accommodating. I felt really safe as a solo female camper. The entire campground as a whole is really lovely and a river passes right through it. I ended up moving sites for my second night because I sleep in my car and the car spot wasn't level. So nice of them to let me move, and they hooked me up with the perfect spot next to the creek. Set up my hammock and could have stayed there forever!
Bonnie L
VerifiedOctober 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: WHEE
The hosts are very friendly and helpful. And I felt very secure with them checking every car that went into the campground to see if the people were registered guests at the campground. The campgrounds are well maintained as well as being in a beautiful area. I camped right next to the stream, which runs year round.
Bonnie L
VerifiedOctober 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: WHEE
The hosts are very friendly and helpful. And I felt very secure with them checking every car that went into the campground to see if the people were registered guests at the campground. The campgrounds are well maintained as well as being in a beautiful area. I camped right next to the stream, which runs year round.
Cyrus W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WHEE
Camp hosts were super helpful and friendly!
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.
Wheeler Gorge is accessible via Highway 33, which can be reached from Highway 126 or directly from Ventura. The campground is located about 14 miles north of Ventura and about 8 miles north of the intersection of Highway 150 and Highway 33.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5119 / -119.274
Elevation: 551 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
10PM
- Contact the office via email or website for FAQs.
- Check-in must be completed before the gate closes.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- No water is available; bring your own.
Safety & rules
- Be aware that poison oak may be present.
- It's recommended to use bug spray during warm days.
Site capacity
- Single campsite reservations accommodate 6 people and 1 vehicle.
- Single sites can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles with additional fees.
- Double sites accommodate 12 people and 2 vehicles with additional fees for extra guests and vehicles.
Local regulations
- Visit the link for more information about Los Padres National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
