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
Jacqueline R
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: WHEE
Absolutely lovely campground. Creek was loud enough (early March) to block most of the highway noise, and noise from other sites. Pit toilets were very clean.
Janis B
VerifiedMarch 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
I arrived on Sunday night. I was the only camper in my area. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and didn't smell bad (rare for a pit toilet). All in all a wonderful camping trip
Janis B
VerifiedMarch 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
I arrived on Sunday night. I was the only camper in my area. Hosts were very nice and helpful. Bathrooms were clean and didn't smell bad (rare for a pit toilet). All in all a wonderful camping trip
Carey R
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WHEE
We had spot 58. Right up above the river and close to a restroom. Beautiful location if you can handle vault toilets and no running water. Check-in could not be easier. Visitor center and Rose valley falls were great with our kids.
Carey R
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: WHEE
We had spot 58. Right up above the river and close to a restroom. Beautiful location if you can handle vault toilets and no running water. Check-in could not be easier. Visitor center and Rose valley falls were great with our kids.
Patrick B
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 009/010, Loop: WHEE
Very isolated and big camp site that offered nearby creek hiking and clear stargazing at night.
Patrick B
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 009/010, Loop: WHEE
Very isolated and big camp site that offered nearby creek hiking and clear stargazing at night.
Desirae M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WHEE
Wasn’t expecting number 3 to be next to a big light that stay on all night or next to a Main Street. But over all it was beautiful and a wonderful get away! Definitely will be coming back!!
Desirae M
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WHEE
Wasn’t expecting number 3 to be next to a big light that stay on all night or next to a Main Street. But over all it was beautiful and a wonderful get away! Definitely will be coming back!!
Dakota E
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: WHEE
Gorgeous campsites, beautiful hike, and a lovely creek to climb around in if you're sure-footed enough.
Be sure to bring a lot of water because there is no water on the campgrounds other than the creek so plan to be stinky or freeze in the creek for a rinse. If you're used to taking a cold plunge the creek was very nice. Despite the lack of water the bathrooms are very clean and don't smell much unless you are directly smelling the toilet.
There is no cell service which was nice to fully disconnect and spend some time off grid. We were able to connect to a satellite for texting so there is some potential for contact in an emergency.
Fire pit and charcoal style grill were nice and having both was a plus.
We can't wait to camp here again!
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 3, 2026
