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About Wheeler Gorge
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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 (925)
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge offers a clean, peaceful, and spacious campground, perfect for families looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, with beautiful creek access and shaded sites. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and well-maintained facilities, despite some challenges like bugs and the lack of running water. Overall, it's a highly recommended destination that many visitors are eager to return to, particularly for its relaxing atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Wheeler Gorge offers a clean, peaceful, and spacious campground, perfect for families looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, with beautiful creek access and shaded sites. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and well-maintained facilities, despite some challenges like bugs and the lack of running water. Overall, it's a highly recommended destination that many visitors are eager to return to, particularly for its relaxing atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
Review Summary
JON M
VerifiedNovember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE
No water(time of year)-No campfires(forest service restriction due to fires/covid)-Propane only-poison oak-no cell phone service-Bad bear and a pack of hungry raccoons. We loved it !!!-had a creek running through it-we played poker instead of watching a campfire-weather was great. Had a great time. We would definitely go there again---after everything calms down.
Irwin T
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE
Campsite 40. Nice campsite with two large rocks nearby. Able to accommodate two 4 person tents. You can also hear the nearby stream flowing at night which makes it so great. Unfortunately, there was a weird smell that later turned out to smell the same as the nearby bathroom.
We were met with a friendly lady on a golf cart in the morning as we were packing up asking how our experience was and to come visit again. That's great customer service!
Irwin T
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE
Campsite 40. Nice campsite with two large rocks nearby. Able to accommodate two 4 person tents. You can also hear the nearby stream flowing at night which makes it so great. Unfortunately, there was a weird smell that later turned out to smell the same as the nearby bathroom.
We were met with a friendly lady on a golf cart in the morning as we were packing up asking how our experience was and to come visit again. That's great customer service!
Scott H
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
The campground was great except for not being allowed to burn wood or coal, which made it impossible to cook food or have tome around the campfire. We still had fun together but the lack of fire lessened the experience for my young daughter and family. Be sure to check if wood or coal fires are allowed before booking.
Scott H
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WHEE
The campground was great except for not being allowed to burn wood or coal, which made it impossible to cook food or have tome around the campfire. We still had fun together but the lack of fire lessened the experience for my young daughter and family. Be sure to check if wood or coal fires are allowed before booking.
Makenzie R
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: WHEE
Camp hosts are always super helpful and nice. Bathrooms are very convenient and close to every campsite, yet far away enough to not smell up the sites. The fallen trees and rocks make for a fun walk down the creek, and a beautiful view. Absolutely love the comfort of this camp, feels like being hugged by angels being here. Beware of critters though, bear encounters have been more common than not lately. Im thinking that this may be in part because it’s the season before their hibernation period and with the fire bans, mr. Smokey is a little tooo comfortable roaming through busy campsites. Always be prepared though, know what to do and what not to do, don’t leave food out EVER, u know the deal. All in all, Wheeler gorge has become my home away from home and I absolutely adore everything about the campground!! 10/10 recommend
Makenzie R
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: WHEE
Camp hosts are always super helpful and nice. Bathrooms are very convenient and close to every campsite, yet far away enough to not smell up the sites. The fallen trees and rocks make for a fun walk down the creek, and a beautiful view. Absolutely love the comfort of this camp, feels like being hugged by angels being here. Beware of critters though, bear encounters have been more common than not lately. Im thinking that this may be in part because it’s the season before their hibernation period and with the fire bans, mr. Smokey is a little tooo comfortable roaming through busy campsites. Always be prepared though, know what to do and what not to do, don’t leave food out EVER, u know the deal. All in all, Wheeler gorge has become my home away from home and I absolutely adore everything about the campground!! 10/10 recommend
Amanda M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WHEE
Would receive 5 stars if running water was restored to the campground. Otherwise, I wonderful place!
Amanda M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: WHEE
Would receive 5 stars if running water was restored to the campground. Otherwise, I wonderful place!
Diana I
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WHEE
The campground is lovely, and practically every site is great(though some are much better than others). The host was very nice and informative, the campground wasn't even full when I went mid-week, and most sites are pretty private. There are lots of bathrooms throughout the campground. Some of the sites are right on the river, which is really nice.
Location & Directions for Wheeler Gorge
1190 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023 United States
Elevation: 551 ft
Getting There
From Ventura, take Highway 33 north about 14 mi. Turn left, continuing on Highway 33 for another 8 mi to the campground.
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From Los Angeles, take I-5 north, then turn west onto Highway 126 for about 28 mi, to Santa Paula. Continue north...
From Ventura, take Highway 33 north about 14 mi. Turn left, continuing on Highway 33 for another 8 mi to the campground.
From Los Angeles, take I-5 north, then turn west onto Highway 126 for about 28 mi, to Santa Paula. Continue north on Highway 150 for 16 mi. Turn left onto Highway 33 and continue north approximately 8 mi to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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