About Wheeler Gorge
Number of accommodations: 63
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (865)
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained location, perfect for families and individuals seeking a peaceful getaway close to nature. The sites are spacious, clean, and many offer access to the lovely Matilija Creek, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation and exploration. While there is no running water and some areas have poison oak, the campground hosts are friendly and helpful, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained location, perfect for families and individuals seeking a peaceful getaway close to nature. The sites are spacious, clean, and many offer access to the lovely Matilija Creek, providing a serene atmosphere for relaxation and exploration. While there is no running water and some areas have poison oak, the campground hosts are friendly and helpful, making it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.
Review Summary
anna r
VerifiedMarch 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: WHEE
David K
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WHEE
Site 27 was fantastic, 5/5. Walked the entire grounds and no site had all the positives this one did. The pictures on this site and others dont really how awesome this layout and grounds are.
-Very close to the creek, didnt have to walk down steep sides like most other sites. Water was flowing well in early March.
-Even mix of full shade and full sun areas, depending on your preference.
-Very Large, plenty of space to sprawl out since youre at the top of the road and only have 1 neighbor.
-Secluded, heard very little traffic.
-Couple good options for hammocks.
The map is hard to understand but 27 is the end of the east road, furthest site at the top of the roundabout. Your only neighbor is site 26 (also a nice site) and they're 50+ feet away.
Bring your own water. Lots of gnats in morning/afternoon but not a problem. Zero other bugs or critters around. Be aware of poison oak. Hosts were helpful in pointing us to the nature trail and sold wood in the evening. No fire restrictions in early March. Close to the town if you forget anything. Just a great site and grounds.
Ruben V
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WHEE
Great place to camp and very friendly staff
David K
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: WHEE
Site 27 was fantastic, 5/5. Walked the entire grounds and no site had all the positives this one did. The pictures on this site and others dont really how awesome this layout and grounds are.
-Very close to the creek, didnt have to walk down steep sides like most other sites. Water was flowing well in early March.
-Even mix of full shade and full sun areas, depending on your preference.
-Very Large, plenty of space to sprawl out since youre at the top of the road and only have 1 neighbor.
-Secluded, heard very little traffic.
-Couple good options for hammocks.
The map is hard to understand but 27 is the end of the east road, furthest site at the top of the roundabout. Your only neighbor is site 26 (also a nice site) and they're 50+ feet away.
Bring your own water. Lots of gnats in morning/afternoon but not a problem. Zero other bugs or critters around. Be aware of poison oak. Hosts were helpful in pointing us to the nature trail and sold wood in the evening. No fire restrictions in early March. Close to the town if you forget anything. Just a great site and grounds.
Ruben V
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WHEE
Great place to camp and very friendly staff
Elle M
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: WHEE
Wonderful location, great site, friendly staff!
Elle M
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: WHEE
Wonderful location, great site, friendly staff!
Gabrielle O
VerifiedMarch 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
Great spots, all along the creek, wonderful attentive hosts. overall a great camping experience
Gabrielle O
VerifiedMarch 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
Great spots, all along the creek, wonderful attentive hosts. overall a great camping experience
Nels N
VerifiedMarch 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WHEE
The campsites are very pleasant, the only drawback I found was the proximity of a highway the ran along the length of the camps. Being that I camped at a spot where the road was less than 50' from my tent, the occasional vehicle passing by in the night tended to wake me up. In the future I would probably look to reserve a site that is on the other side of the creek that runs through the camp. Other than that the camp was clean, facilities were conveniently placed, and the host even had cords of wood available for sale.
I look forward to my next visit.
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.
Wheeler Gorge is accessible via Highway 33, which can be reached from Highway 126 or directly from Ventura. The campground is located about 14 miles north of Ventura and about 8 miles north of the intersection of Highway 150 and Highway 33.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5119 / -119.274
Elevation: 551 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
10PM
- Contact the office via email or website for FAQs.
- Check-in must be completed before the gate closes.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- No water is available; bring your own.
Safety & rules
- Be aware that poison oak may be present.
- It's recommended to use bug spray during warm days.
Site capacity
- Single campsite reservations accommodate 6 people and 1 vehicle.
- Single sites can accommodate up to 8 people and 2 vehicles with additional fees.
- Double sites accommodate 12 people and 2 vehicles with additional fees for extra guests and vehicles.
Local regulations
- Visit the link for more information about Los Padres National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
