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About Wheeler Gorge
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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 (925)
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge offers a clean, peaceful, and spacious campground, perfect for families looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, with beautiful creek access and shaded sites. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and well-maintained facilities, despite some challenges like bugs and the lack of running water. Overall, it's a highly recommended destination that many visitors are eager to return to, particularly for its relaxing atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge offers a clean, peaceful, and spacious campground, perfect for families looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, with beautiful creek access and shaded sites. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and well-maintained facilities, despite some challenges like bugs and the lack of running water. Overall, it's a highly recommended destination that many visitors are eager to return to, particularly for its relaxing atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
Review Summary
Yesenia F
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: WHEE
This was my first camping experience with my boyfriend and I loved it! Very nice spot big and spacious, restrooms are near so that was a plus :) We went in the creek/river and it was so relaxing overall enjoyed our time! Side note we did not run into any poison oak that was my main concern based off other reviews!!!
Fran K
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: WHEE
A gorgeous site, would recommend.
Yesenia F
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: WHEE
This was my first camping experience with my boyfriend and I loved it! Very nice spot big and spacious, restrooms are near so that was a plus :) We went in the creek/river and it was so relaxing overall enjoyed our time! Side note we did not run into any poison oak that was my main concern based off other reviews!!!
Christine D
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler Gorge is always a favorite campground for us. With two young kids, it’s nice to be away from it all at the campground but with the option to drive to Ojai within 15 mins. I didn’t particularly like my campsite this time as it was quite close to neighbors on both sides, but it was nice being able to hear the creek.
Aaron H
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WHEE
The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the sites were well maintained, and it's located fairly close to a number of trailheads. I'd never been to the area before so I didn't know just how foggy it gets, but aside from some stuff getting a little soggy from the mist in the morning it was a great experience and I look forward to coming back.
Christine D
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler Gorge is always a favorite campground for us. With two young kids, it’s nice to be away from it all at the campground but with the option to drive to Ojai within 15 mins. I didn’t particularly like my campsite this time as it was quite close to neighbors on both sides, but it was nice being able to hear the creek.
Aaron H
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: WHEE
The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the sites were well maintained, and it's located fairly close to a number of trailheads. I'd never been to the area before so I didn't know just how foggy it gets, but aside from some stuff getting a little soggy from the mist in the morning it was a great experience and I look forward to coming back.
Briceyda G
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler George exceeded my expectations. We spent an amazing weekend here. The campground has plenty of natural shade a beautiful creek running through it. No cellphone service so you can really disconnect and just enjoy your stay. They a do a phenomenal job at keeping the campground safe and clean the restrooms were well kept and stocked with plenty toilet paper. There is no running water so come prepared. They do enforce their rules, especially quiet hours which I appreciated a lot. We saw the host driving around the campground at night making sure everything is good and campers had enough wood. I will definitely be back.
Briceyda G
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
Wheeler George exceeded my expectations. We spent an amazing weekend here. The campground has plenty of natural shade a beautiful creek running through it. No cellphone service so you can really disconnect and just enjoy your stay. They a do a phenomenal job at keeping the campground safe and clean the restrooms were well kept and stocked with plenty toilet paper. There is no running water so come prepared. They do enforce their rules, especially quiet hours which I appreciated a lot. We saw the host driving around the campground at night making sure everything is good and campers had enough wood. I will definitely be back.
nathaniel p
VerifiedMarch 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: WHEE
Which campsite you have is key. We stayed in 63 and 64 in our 20’ trailer in late March. Great location on the river that provided a perfect backdrop for sound all day. Plenty of snow melt made for a water to play in and try our chances at fishing in. Host was great providing us with hike and fishing info. Chilly night temperatures were great for fires. No water on site. Firewood for sale with the host. The ranger station was open Sat/Sun if you want more info.
Location & Directions for Wheeler Gorge
1190 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 United States
Elevation: 551 ft
Getting There
From Ventura, take Highway 33 north about 14 mi. Turn left, continuing on Highway 33 for another 8 mi to the campground.
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From Los Angeles, take I-5 north, then turn west onto Highway 126 for about 28 mi, to Santa Paula. Continue north...
From Ventura, take Highway 33 north about 14 mi. Turn left, continuing on Highway 33 for another 8 mi to the campground.
From Los Angeles, take I-5 north, then turn west onto Highway 126 for about 28 mi, to Santa Paula. Continue north on Highway 150 for 16 mi. Turn left onto Highway 33 and continue north approximately 8 mi to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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