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Wheeler Gorge

Wheeler Water
Wheeler Gorge
Wheeler
WHEELER GORGE RIVER

About Wheeler Gorge

Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tours of the area are led by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground provides scenic views of a nearby stream, as well as vast mountain vistas.

Number of accommodations: 63

Seasonal information

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

63 Sites Available

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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.

Review Summary

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Sacha P

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December 4, 2020 Stayed at: 056, Loop: WHEE

4

Our campsite, #56, was very small and we had to set our tents up in the parking stall which was difficult. Other than that, beautiful location with nice people at check in.

Aimei Y

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December 3, 2020 Stayed at: 044, Loop: WHEE

3

The place is clean and nice. The downside is that they don't allow camp fire. At night it got pretty cold and dark. Without camp fire, camping is not much fun.

Prathibha M

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November 30, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: WHEE

5

We loved our time at Wheeler Gorge. A truly beautiful site. There was a fire ban the weekend we went and our campstove broke so we had to head out early but it was clear that this is truly a wonderful place and "the dog lovers" camping spot.

Lacey M

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November 29, 2020 Stayed at: 009/010, Loop: WHEE

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Great campground. The site was great and big. The campground is a little tight getting through with bigger rv’s. Everyone was nice.

Gary G

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November 23, 2020 Stayed at: 056, Loop: WHEE

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Host was awesome, restrooms were clean, and the camp sites were spaced out enough to feel secluded. Great experience overall.

Louise D

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November 22, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: WHEE

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I did not realize that the campground was THAT close to the highway. Cars and motorcycles were passing by very fast and loudly including in the middle of the night, such a shame when you want to feel like you are in the wilderness.
The rest of the campground is nice, the stream is a nice plus. Plus it is very crowded and some spots are small and exposed. Basically, choose your campsite well!

Kevin R

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November 22, 2020 Stayed at: 070, Loop: WHEE

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Great site, just wish it had showers and drinking water available.

Joon L

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November 18, 2020 Stayed at: 009/010, Loop: WHEE

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Stayed at #9/10 last weekend
The campsite is large, clean and well maintained AND next to a clear flowing stream.
Mostly shady level site with two picnic tables
We could not ask for more from a campsite

But, we were more impressed by the hard working camp hosts. They were (I assume they are a husband & wife team) gracious, polite and hard working. They came out and greet us even before we get to the gate and were working late into the night (warning people and chasing bears at 3:00 in the morning for the safety of the campers). - Thank you. Thank you. I will definitely come back and shake hands with you when the COVID is over

JON M

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November 16, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE

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No water(time of year)-No campfires(forest service restriction due to fires/covid)-Propane only-poison oak-no cell phone service-Bad bear and a pack of hungry raccoons. We loved it !!!-had a creek running through it-we played poker instead of watching a campfire-weather was great. Had a great time. We would definitely go there again---after everything calms down.

Irwin T

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November 15, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE

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Campsite 40. Nice campsite with two large rocks nearby. Able to accommodate two 4 person tents. You can also hear the nearby stream flowing at night which makes it so great. Unfortunately, there was a weird smell that later turned out to smell the same as the nearby bathroom.
We were met with a friendly lady on a golf cart in the morning as we were packing up asking how our experience was and to come visit again. That's great customer service!

Location Wheeler Gorge

Address:
1190 E. Ojai Ave.
Ojai, CA, 93023
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.5119 / -119.274

Elevation: 551 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

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