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
Kylie J
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: WHEE
Love this campground.
Pamela C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: WHEE
We had an amazing time at Wheeler Gorge!
Ruth S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: WHEE
nos encanta este lugar para acampar tranquilo y limpio
Joyce C
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: WHEE
We stayed at 48, Great stay, quiet and with privacy.
Meredith T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: WHEE
We loved Matilija Creek and the Stellar's jays.
Kylie J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
I love these campgrounds. Most sites are covered in trees for lots of shade. Many are along the creek/river where you can get wet and enjoy after a cool little hike just off the upper corner of the campgrounds. Everyone is always super nice also. This is my favorite place in Ojai to camp.
Matthew K
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WHEE
Excellent campground. Relaxing and great spots.
Sandra L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WHEE
My Family and I reserved space #11 • it was clean, a massive amount of space for a campsite • my kids had lots of space to roam without disrupting the neighbors • Host are attentive • Great for large families
keith m
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: WHEE
Rustic camping:
Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Our site had nice flat pad for our RV. There is no potable water available. Access to the stream with shallow pools by hiking down banks.
Ned G
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 004/005, Loop: WHEE
Although there was no running water or showers at the camp, the bathrooms were impeccably clean. We also took 2.5 gallon jugs of drinking water with water dispensing spouts that replaced the lack of running water. We used them for drinking, washing dishes, hands, etc. and they worked great. You can do a sponge bath with environmentally friendly wet wipes to replace showers.
There is a rocky stream that runs through the campground, and we took the opportunity to wade in it while wearing protective footwear, like slippers or Crocs. It's deep enough to sit in in some spots (3 - 4 feet). A few miles south of the campground, there are deeper swimming pools from the river nearby. Swimmers park their cars on the side of the road and spend a few hours cooling off in the natural pools.
I would look for a campsite number in the 50's or 60's to have one with access to the creek and the sound of running water at night. It's really a beautiful place. We had blue scrub jays and woodpeckers coming into our camp looking for food handouts. They are such beautiful birds, and they'll tear open a bag of chips or other snack with their beaks to steal a few if not properly stowed. We really had a great time at Wheeler Gorge and we'll return for another trip soon. I highly recommend it.
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. |
