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
Victoria H
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: WHEE
2nd time there and it’s one that we’ll always return to for a quick trip out of the city!
David F
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
Very nice camground.
Terry H
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WHEE
People have there dogs off leash which ran after myself and 3year old and our dog trying to attack
Sunah L
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 004/005, Loop: WHEE
One of the best camping experiences we had. Staff are super friendly. The sites are small so if you have a tent that is 10x14” like us, book a double site. Also, bug spray and citronella is highly recommended.
Brian F
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: WHEE
We were here midweek in February. Had beautiful weather and the place to ourselves just about. Very clean and quiet. The hosts are excellent and very happy to have us there. Very attentive and run the campground the way a host should.
There is no water so be sure to bring your own. Ojai, Ca. is about 15 minutes away with everything you might need. No cell service. Lots of things to do. We can't wait to go back.
Cindy L
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE
Amazing place to getaway from it all - to disconnect. No cell service. Zip. 👍🏼
Paul B
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WHEE
It was great to get a nice campsite at a nearby campground. Our site was large and level for our 2 person Meerkat trailer. It was appointed with a fire pit, a grill, and a picnic table. The site was backed by a running creek and surrounded by large trees. At night the sky was very dark, so you could see thousands of stars and many planets. The campground hosts were very kind and accommodating. They enjoyed stopping by to chat and see how we were doing-- very friendly. The campground does not supply any water-- YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN WATER. This is a major consideration particularly when washing dishes, which uses more water than I figured. There is a nature walk along the creek and over the hillside. There is also evidence of bear activity, but we saw no bears. I would consider returning in the spring for a 1-2 night stay, the lack of potable water limits the length of stay.
Graeme H
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WHEE
We had a great time at Wheeler Gorge -- camping with the sound of the stream was very nice. We did a hike to the Piedra Blanca formations -- fabulous. Note that you do have to rock hop cross the Sespe river.
Ken D
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WHEE
A really beautiful place to visit! Each site is spacious and not too close from neighboring sites. Avoid those sites that are right next/around the bathrooms. Hiking trails were not maintained due to covid, so we didn’t get to explore much. We stayed here during weekdays and had a great time. The camp host was very nice and responsible. We will visit again!
Kenneth B
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: WHEE
The Camp Hosts were awesome, very welcoming, and helpful. They made us feel at home. The facilities were clean and well stocked.
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. |
