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
Dakota E
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: WHEE
Gorgeous campsites, beautiful hike, and a lovely creek to climb around in if you're sure-footed enough.
Be sure to bring a lot of water because there is no water on the campgrounds other than the creek so plan to be stinky or freeze in the creek for a rinse. If you're used to taking a cold plunge the creek was very nice. Despite the lack of water the bathrooms are very clean and don't smell much unless you are directly smelling the toilet.
There is no cell service which was nice to fully disconnect and spend some time off grid. We were able to connect to a satellite for texting so there is some potential for contact in an emergency.
Fire pit and charcoal style grill were nice and having both was a plus.
We can't wait to camp here again!
Desirae M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WHEE
Wasn’t expecting number 3 to be next to a big light that stay on all night or next to a Main Street. But over all it was beautiful and a wonderful get away! Definitely will be coming back!!
Don B
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WHEE
The experience at Wheeler Gorge campground was wonderful!! The sites are private enough, but the sound of Matilaja stream was terrific!! we slept like babies. The campground hosts were great, helpful and informative.
Hector R
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Clean campsite and bathrooms. The water was beautiful and could hang out there all day. The trees and mountains provided enough shade. Make sure to walk around and explore, the whole area is beautiful. Definitely coming back
Monica U
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WHEE
I love it here so much. Definitely one of my favorite campgrounds.
Jasmine S
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WHEE
Awesome campground !
Nicholas S
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: WHEE
No water, no trash receptacles are both problems.
Kylie J
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WHEE
My favorite spot to camp in Ojai. The sites are great, many of them big and/or private and many spots along the river. I can’t wait to go back.
Zaven G
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WHEE
Great campground, privates sites with a nice creek.
Shannon L
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WHEE
Great campsite - plenty of shade and access to the river. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the visitor center and the nature trail as well. Highly recommend, just watch out for poison oak this time of year!
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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| General |
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. |
