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
Lisa K
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Great Campgound. Lots of shade, cool little stream running through the campground that the kids love to explore. Nice, easy hiking trail near the camp with markers. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
Jocelyn H
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful campground nestled in the Los Padres National Forest. All sites are close to the babbling creek around which the campground is situated. Sites at the north end are nicely spaced apart allowing for privacy. Nice easy Nature Trail loop off north end. No showers but vault toilets were well ventilated and clean.
Jocelyn H
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful campground nestled in the Los Padres National Forest. All sites are close to the babbling creek around which the campground is situated. Sites at the north end are nicely spaced apart allowing for privacy. Nice easy Nature Trail loop off north end. No showers but vault toilets were well ventilated and clean.
Brandee J
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WHEE
Nice mellow campground. The Camp Host was very friendly. Lots of wood available to buy. Clean restrooms. Clean campsite. Great visitor center across the street.
Brandee J
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: WHEE
Nice mellow campground. The Camp Host was very friendly. Lots of wood available to buy. Clean restrooms. Clean campsite. Great visitor center across the street.
Gene Y
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Lush campground with a creek running through it. Small with lots of privacy. Short drive from/to Ojai.
Gene Y
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Lush campground with a creek running through it. Small with lots of privacy. Short drive from/to Ojai.
Ratri L
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: WHEE
Our group camped at site 54 and 56 with our rooftop tents.
Site 54
It is located at an intersection of one of the campground roads so it wasn't ideal to have headlights interrupting our fireside chats as campers drive in to the campground. Parking spur is relatively flat for a rooftop tent. Good set of trees for a hammock. Relatively close to vault toilets which were very clean. This site is not directly on the creek, but has easy access to it through site 55. Short walk to the nature trailhead just past site 39.
Site 56
Located right next to site 54 despite what the map shows. Parking spur is next to the dumpster and not ideal for a rooftop tent set up, but we made it work. The fire ring is up on a hill, secluded from other campers. Our group used the fire ring at this site as the main hangout and it was great fun.
We brought our own wood and also purchased wood on site when we ran low. It was very convenient. The camp host is very easygoing. We drove by most sites before we left. Next time we'd want to reserve sites 38 and 39 if we're bringing a group of more than 4. Those sites are right next to the nature trail, however also close to the main road. Site 34 also seemed very secluded and great for a group of 4-6.
Ratri L
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: WHEE
Our group camped at site 54 and 56 with our rooftop tents.
Site 54
It is located at an intersection of one of the campground roads so it wasn't ideal to have headlights interrupting our fireside chats as campers drive in to the campground. Parking spur is relatively flat for a rooftop tent. Good set of trees for a hammock. Relatively close to vault toilets which were very clean. This site is not directly on the creek, but has easy access to it through site 55. Short walk to the nature trailhead just past site 39.
Site 56
Located right next to site 54 despite what the map shows. Parking spur is next to the dumpster and not ideal for a rooftop tent set up, but we made it work. The fire ring is up on a hill, secluded from other campers. Our group used the fire ring at this site as the main hangout and it was great fun.
We brought our own wood and also purchased wood on site when we ran low. It was very convenient. The camp host is very easygoing. We drove by most sites before we left. Next time we'd want to reserve sites 38 and 39 if we're bringing a group of more than 4. Those sites are right next to the nature trail, however also close to the main road. Site 34 also seemed very secluded and great for a group of 4-6.
Justin O
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: WHEE
Host is very nice
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
