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
ehab e
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: WHEE
I had a wonderful time on my last camping trip. My friends and I went on the nature trail hike, which was great.
Kevin M
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
We love this place, we there every year.
Chez S
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WHEE
Great location with lots of shade & clean pit toilets. No running water so make sure to bring your own!
Steve S
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WHEE
Nice camping area, just be sure to get sites away from the road. Camp host Yvette was out of this world awesome, a great source of information and an awesome attitude.
Nicholas S
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WHEE
The campsite was too small and the neighbor with their giant RV and generator parted it right on the edge of the site to really reduce the beauty of our site.
Omar M
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
Once again, an amazing time spent here. Quiet and peaceful. Was pretty empty which was amazing for some much needed quiet time with my dog. Had my own little path to the creek to cool off throughout the day. Camp Hosts and other staff were welcoming and friendly. Restrooms were clean, campground was clean. The few people I ran into were friendly and nice. Can’t wait to go back! Amazing place to go to recharge! Ojai has some healing spaces and this is one of them! Thank you!
Josephine T
VerifiedMay 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: WHEE
It was a lot of fun!
Katie Z
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: WHEE
I am an avid hiker, backpacker, and camper (and have been since I was a kid). I have been to Wheeler Gorge, off and on, a dozen times.
Perhaps due to this campground being so close to LA and OC is why this campground has gone downhill. Just a short summary:
-the bathrooms were maintained quite well, no complaints there
-there was trash around the sites. My cousins, husband, and I booked two sites. Both of these had candy wrappers, empty water bottles, and toilet paper around the sites (both). I expect nothing more from city slicking hacks, but I would hope the sites would be regularly cleaned prior to the Friday arrivals of these people.
-the noise was ridiculous. A group of women with small kids (and an annoying dog) made noise until 1am Friday night. Clearly not seasoned campers, they did not give a damn for anyone but their own obnoxious, drunk selves. Why are you camping? Why not go to a bar? We moved our tent to another site (the 2nd booked one) for Saturday.
-when I informed the camp hosts, I was told that I should wear earplugs.
I suppose I deserve it for deciding to camp near a large metro area. Never again, unfortunately. The trash, noise, and apathy from the camp hosts should be expected. If you are an inconsiderate loud-mouth drunk, this is a place for you.
Laura V
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful, campsites are far apart so lots of space and the campgrounds are well maintained. Lots of cool hikes/view nearby, recommend driving up to Reyes peak which has an amazing view
Monica A
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: WHEE
Really beautiful campgrounds with a gorgeous stream running throughout; we were in campsites 66, 67, and 68, and they were very quiet with close proximity to a small bathroom. Site 67 was definitely larger than the other two, 66 was a bit cramped. Campground hosts would swing by every few hours offering bundles of wood, which is super convenient. Would be smart to bring bug spray though. We would definitely go back!
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. |
