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
Sing Y
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: WHEE
Campsite isn’t bad but is butt up against another site and an opposing site from another loop has their back to the site. Also closer to the highway. So there is road noise. Would definitely and try to get a site next to the creek instead.
Changyun L
VerifiedJuly 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WHEE
Nice shady site, but noisy from the road because my site was too close.
I had hard time to find the entrance initially.
Hiking trail is very nice, half of trail is shady.
Changyun L
VerifiedJuly 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WHEE
Nice shady site, but noisy from the road because my site was too close.
I had hard time to find the entrance initially.
Hiking trail is very nice, half of trail is shady.
Mark O
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WHEE
Really nice site and super friendly camp hosts when we were there. We were on site 007 which is small in comparison to the other campsites but it it right there on the creek and the kids had a blast discovering the waters edge. Mosquitoes were a major pain in the rear, so bring your spray! There are these little tiny mice that come out at night and go through any food left out so you need to pack it in when you go to bed. They are cute and they live in the tree to the right --- but we found them everywhere and one even made it's way into the tent. There is a highway right across from your site but only one car in an hour went by at night. There are also some pretty noisy bullfrogs until about midnight, then they all quit like they have a built-in clock!
Mark O
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WHEE
Really nice site and super friendly camp hosts when we were there. We were on site 007 which is small in comparison to the other campsites but it it right there on the creek and the kids had a blast discovering the waters edge. Mosquitoes were a major pain in the rear, so bring your spray! There are these little tiny mice that come out at night and go through any food left out so you need to pack it in when you go to bed. They are cute and they live in the tree to the right --- but we found them everywhere and one even made it's way into the tent. There is a highway right across from your site but only one car in an hour went by at night. There are also some pretty noisy bullfrogs until about midnight, then they all quit like they have a built-in clock!
Brandy J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WHEE
Hosts were great. Campground is gorgeous! Creek sounds all night long! Lots of kids around. Bathrooms were vault, which means "cement port-a-potty." The town of Ojai is a short scenic drive to replenish supplies or sit at Starbucks to use wifi, because there is no wifi or cell service at the campground. Lake Casitas is nearby by car. You can rent a boat for the day and cruise around the lake. (No swimming allowed) Rose Valley Falls is a close drive too, The hike is very short. There wasn't that much water falling, but it was still cool and refreshing and beautiful! I highly recommend this campground! Some sites are absolute gems! others... meh...
Sandra W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
A quiet and peaceful spot. Right on the creek with the sounds of waterfalls and bubbling water. Very much enjoyed
Brandy J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: WHEE
Hosts were great. Campground is gorgeous! Creek sounds all night long! Lots of kids around. Bathrooms were vault, which means "cement port-a-potty." The town of Ojai is a short scenic drive to replenish supplies or sit at Starbucks to use wifi, because there is no wifi or cell service at the campground. Lake Casitas is nearby by car. You can rent a boat for the day and cruise around the lake. (No swimming allowed) Rose Valley Falls is a close drive too, The hike is very short. There wasn't that much water falling, but it was still cool and refreshing and beautiful! I highly recommend this campground! Some sites are absolute gems! others... meh...
Sandra W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WHEE
A quiet and peaceful spot. Right on the creek with the sounds of waterfalls and bubbling water. Very much enjoyed
laura M
VerifiedJune 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: WHEE
simply perfect
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
