About Wheeler Gorge
Number of accommodations: 63
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2026 Season availability
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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
Cyrus W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WHEE
Camp hosts were super helpful and friendly!
John S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WHEE
Our camp site sat above the creek and below several beautiful and old trees. It felt secluded and private away from our neighbors. It also has a half circle drive way for extra cars if needed. Also close enough to bathrooms but far enough away that you don’t hear or smell them. The camp host was friendly when we arrived and rude while we camped. We were too loud (unbeknownst to us) while conversing around our camp site and out of the dark, the camp host came roaring into our camp to yell, “I’m just dying to kick someone out this weekend and unless you don’t figure out how to use inside voices, it’s going to be you!” A kind warning would have worked just fine. Either way, great spot. Highly recommend the location of our actual camp site and the wheeler is only 10 minutes from the edge of town.
John S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WHEE
Our camp site sat above the creek and below several beautiful and old trees. It felt secluded and private away from our neighbors. It also has a half circle drive way for extra cars if needed. Also close enough to bathrooms but far enough away that you don’t hear or smell them. The camp host was friendly when we arrived and rude while we camped. We were too loud (unbeknownst to us) while conversing around our camp site and out of the dark, the camp host came roaring into our camp to yell, “I’m just dying to kick someone out this weekend and unless you don’t figure out how to use inside voices, it’s going to be you!” A kind warning would have worked just fine. Either way, great spot. Highly recommend the location of our actual camp site and the wheeler is only 10 minutes from the edge of town.
Rachel T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WHEE
We had a lovely time camping with a preschool class! We had a great stretch of campsites with a secluded upper area and it was perfect for our group (sites 67-69). Beautiful space, everyone was friendly, and the camp hosts were great—came by and checked on us and offered advice for places to explore!
Rachel T
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WHEE
We had a lovely time camping with a preschool class! We had a great stretch of campsites with a secluded upper area and it was perfect for our group (sites 67-69). Beautiful space, everyone was friendly, and the camp hosts were great—came by and checked on us and offered advice for places to explore!
Zachary K
VerifiedOctober 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
The camp managers were very great & it was lovely to meet them both. Thank you for the lovely stay & pleasant conversation.
Zachary K
VerifiedOctober 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
The camp managers were very great & it was lovely to meet them both. Thank you for the lovely stay & pleasant conversation.
Amanda C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE
Becky and Bob are incredible people. They were by far the best camp hosts we've ever had. This comment was also made by a friend who was visiting from Washington. Feeling lucky to have them in our backyards.
Amanda C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE
Becky and Bob are incredible people. They were by far the best camp hosts we've ever had. This comment was also made by a friend who was visiting from Washington. Feeling lucky to have them in our backyards.
Ann M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
We always enjoy Wheeler Gorge. October weather happened to be perfect, and while the stream was low this year, there was still a stream. The place cleared out on Sunday and we felt like we had it all to ourselves.
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
