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
Jeromey L
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WHEE
Staff was friendly and helpful. Bathroom was clean. My camp site was large and next to the creek. I had a great experience here.
Katelyn F
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: WHEE
Great spot by the river! Only pit toilets, but very clean. Enjoyed climbing on the rocks, checking out the visitor center, and being "off the grid" with no cell reception and lots of stars!
Katelyn F
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: WHEE
Great spot by the river! Only pit toilets, but very clean. Enjoyed climbing on the rocks, checking out the visitor center, and being "off the grid" with no cell reception and lots of stars!
tatiana m
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful site ! Camp host was lovely, bathrooms were clean, vibes were perfect.
tatiana m
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
Beautiful site ! Camp host was lovely, bathrooms were clean, vibes were perfect.
Abby H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WHEE
We did not have the best experience at Wheeler Gorge. Our site was the first site past the gate on the right. It was right next to the road with virtually no buffer between our site and the tarmac. The stretch of road seemed to be a place where cars like to accelerate or on occasion race each other. Granted, we booked the site last minute and this was the only space available. It looked like there were plenty of other sites not directly on the road and likely much quieter.
The campers at the site across from us did not arrive until 8pm. They immediately turned on a generator and left their car running and high beams on to set up their camp. According to the site manager, generator hours were until 10pm and there was nothing we could do to get them to quiet down. In past sites we have stayed at, generator hours ended at 8pm. 10pm is way to late. To hear a generator late into the night really put a dampener on our stay.
We will not be returning to Wheeler Gorge.
Francesca Z
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WHEE
Fantastic campground. Site 41 is the best campsite if you’re in a trailer or RV under 22 feet. The site backs right up to the creek. The camp hosts were really nice. We went the day before a big rain so the creek was full. All in all, great experience
Abby H
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WHEE
We did not have the best experience at Wheeler Gorge. Our site was the first site past the gate on the right. It was right next to the road with virtually no buffer between our site and the tarmac. The stretch of road seemed to be a place where cars like to accelerate or on occasion race each other. Granted, we booked the site last minute and this was the only space available. It looked like there were plenty of other sites not directly on the road and likely much quieter.
The campers at the site across from us did not arrive until 8pm. They immediately turned on a generator and left their car running and high beams on to set up their camp. According to the site manager, generator hours were until 10pm and there was nothing we could do to get them to quiet down. In past sites we have stayed at, generator hours ended at 8pm. 10pm is way to late. To hear a generator late into the night really put a dampener on our stay.
We will not be returning to Wheeler Gorge.
Francesca Z
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WHEE
Fantastic campground. Site 41 is the best campsite if you’re in a trailer or RV under 22 feet. The site backs right up to the creek. The camp hosts were really nice. We went the day before a big rain so the creek was full. All in all, great experience
Megan K
VerifiedOctober 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WHEE
I had an outstanding time at Wheeler Gorge! The hikes were very relaxed and beautiful! The visitors center was such a great experience getting to learn about all the different local birds and getting to experience them first hand! The camp hosts at the campground were so helpful and kind and I will definitely be returning!
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
