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
Christian A
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: WHEE
Easily one of my favorite campsites! Will be back. Site 26 and 27 are perfect and steps away from the creek
Matthew C
VerifiedFebruary 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
Great place, nice people
Jose G
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: WHEE
Site N. 38 is really close to Site N.37 not very private, but really nice looking. I recommend for big parties that are thinking about getting more than one camp site, N. 37 & 38 for one large group would be phenomenal. We ended up switching to N. 34 which is crazy good! Private and right next to the creek ☺️
Jose G
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WHEE
Site N. 8 isn't very good, right next to the road. We ended up switching to N.34 which was AMAZING! Very private and right next to the creek.
Kelly L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
It’s very cozy and beautiful place. We love here for a weekend short trip.
Luis B
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE
Great place beautiful what would of made it perfect if we had a campfire
Gary G
VerifiedDecember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WHEE
the camp hosts are very nice and helpful. The layout is bit complicated and I don't think the was a good map. You may need to call and get some advice on a spot before booking. We ended up with a site next to the highway and designed for 2 families. Luckily no one booked the other site. 51 & 52.
Danielle S
VerifiedDecember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WHEE
We visited for a second time this year. It is beautiful with a creek running through the park. The trees were changing colors and so beautiful and the stars are amazing.
Thea S
VerifiedDecember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WHEE
Absolutely beautiful campground! Just watch out for poison oak. Its everywhere!
Troy S
VerifiedDecember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: WHEE
always great at this campground. Hosts were wonderful. Everything is clean, tidy, and easy to use.
It was disappointing to see how many other campers were violating the no campfire rule.
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. |
