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About Wheeler Gorge
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2026 Season availability
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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
Brian E
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: WHEE
Its just far enough away but it’s close enough to home
Noelle G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: WHEE
site 35 was very lovely, had plenty of space and shade, lots of privacy, and is right next to the creek. there were blue birds sharing the site with us :)
Lora L
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: WHEE
Site 53
We stayed on a Sunday night, late July. Campground was only about a quarter full. Very quiet and relaxed. Lots of shade with the oak trees. Campground was clean. All of the water spigots were not usable. Pit toilets were in average condition. Kids loves being able to play in the stream… no swimming, but catching tadpoles and rocks scrambling. Site 53 was pretty good except it was across from the toilets and we did have smell wafting over periodically. But a good flat site right next to the stream for a large tent and the smaller one further up closer to our picnic table area for our kids small tent. I imagine it’s pretty busy on the weekends being so close to the town, but it was perfect for a Sunday night stay.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: WHEE
Site 41 was right by the creek which was very nice and shaded. Probably one of most beautiful campsites I’ve been to and the group had fun
alma h
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: WHEE
Always a great time!
Kylie J
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: WHEE
Loved being back up here and so grateful for the creek that cools you off on a hot day!
Seeley K
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: WHEE
Campground entrance is a little off putting as there are numerous work trucks parked on both sides to the entrance loops. Saw the camp host once in 5 days. Campsite itself was excellent. We were in site 64. Large enough for both our tents. We have Verizon and there was no service inside the campground. Toilets were clean and accessible. Trash cans were overflowing until Friday at about noon.
Cheyenne V
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WHEE
It was so great. The camp staff were so nice and our site was large and right near a little creek spot. We definitely enjoyed our stay! Will definitely be going again.
Chris R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WHEE
Loved this campground. Beautiful. Campsites were nice, many along the creekside.
It was quite buggy and that became very annoying and there is definitely a lot of poison oak. It would be nice if the poison oak was managed.
It is a place I would go back to.
Anthony E
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: WHEE
Great campground and our site was perfect. It was quiet at night and peaceful during the day. We came with our kids (age 2 & 5) and they had a blast. We will be back.
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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