$35
Wheeler Gorge
Total sites: 66
Available Today: 52 FF*
Available this Weekend: 4 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 52 FF*
Available this Weekend: 4 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
1,810 ft
90°F
65°F
65°F
no signal
Los Padres National Forest › Ojai Ranger District › California
› Ventura County
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› Wheeler Gorge Campground
Wheeler Gorge Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Wheeler Gorge Campground is located in the Ojai Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest (40 min north of San Buenaventura, CA) with an elevation of 1,810 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $35.00 to $70.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (219)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 14% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 5% |
@KylieJ4778538 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #53
Love this campground.
@JoyceC6941059 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #48
We stayed at 48, Great stay, quiet and with privacy.
@RuthS9870466 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #54
nos encanta este lugar para acampar tranquilo y limpio
@PamelaC5145049 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #51
We had an amazing time at Wheeler Gorge!
@MeredithT71323 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #55
We loved Matilija Creek and the Stellar's jays.
@ShannonL3007E2 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #12
Great campsite - plenty of shade and access to the river. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the visitor center and the nature trail as well. Highly recommend, just watch out for poison oak this time of year!
@KylieJ4778538 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #18
I love these campgrounds. Most sites are covered in trees for lots of shade. Many are along the creek/river where you can get wet and enjoy after a cool little hike just off the upper corner of the campgrounds. Everyone is always super nice also. This is my favorite place in Ojai to camp.
@MatthewK865533 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #46
Excellent campground. Relaxing and great spots.
@KeithM6446150 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #44
Rustic camping:Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Our site had nice flat pad for our RV. There is no potable water available. Access to the stream with shallow pools by hiking down banks.
@NedG713C23FE29 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #4
Although there was no running water or showers at the camp, the bathrooms were impeccably clean. We also took 2.5 gallon jugs of drinking water with water dispensing spouts that replaced the lack of running water. We used them for drinking, washing dishes, hands, etc. and they worked great. You can do a sponge bath with environmentally friendly wet wipes to replace showers. There is a rocky stream that runs through the campground, and we took the opportunity to wade in it while wearing protective footwear, like slippers or Crocs. It's deep enough to sit in in some spots (3 - 4 feet). A few miles south of the campground, there are deeper swimming pools from the river nearby. Swimmers park their cars on the side of the road and spend a few hours cooling off in the natural pools. I would look for a campsite number in the 50's or 60's to have one with access to the creek and the sound of running water at night. It's really a beautiful place. We had blue scrub jays and woodpeckers coming into our camp looking for food handouts. They are such beautiful birds, and they'll tear open a bag of chips or other snack with their beaks to steal a few if not properly stowed. We really had a great time at Wheeler Gorge and we'll return for another trip soon. I highly recommend it.
@ColleenD628941 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #61
Beautiful campground.
@AmandaW2167129 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #52
Campground is so beautiful. The creek makes it so enjoyable. The campground hosts were so kind, helpful, and hospitable.
@SandraL2332707 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #11
My Family and I reserved space #11 it was clean, a massive amount of space for a campsite my kids had lots of space to roam without disrupting the neighbors Host are attentive Great for large families
@MaritzaM1B4F0B · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #13
I love this place. It was our first time camping there and it was amazing, big trees, beautiful views and also a creek where the kids played. Ill be going back for sure.
@OsamuN26593DEA · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #69
This great location with scenic views, access to the water, decent amenities, and convenient proximity to Ojai is plagued with loud and obnoxious group campers who do not obey the quiet time rule.
@ViragVEF1DF7B3 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #67
The hosts are great. The campground is awesome. The only thing that is missing is showers and water. We been coming here or holiday group camp for the last 25 years
@MirnaA1CCDA5E2 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #70
The sites were beautiful. Well kept and very nice people that handled the campground very helpful. Had such a great time, definitely want to go back again soon.
@JohnD1553494 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #7
Very nice area next to a river. However the BBQ was slanted 30 degrees and firepit was not in great shape either. The campsite and local trail is in need of maintenance. PS the spickets do not have running water anymore.
@opulenceaB0DFD · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #55
I love this campground and have come here for the past 5 years. I chose this campground to be the location of my birthday camping trip. Unfortunately, while camping here another camper entered our campsite without our consent, and made discriminatory remarks towards me and my friends related to our race. The camp hosts were incredibly unprofessional. They lacked basic training and took actions that further inflammed the situation, leading me and my friends to feel unsafe, and ultimately having to leave the campground early.A trip that was supposed to be joyful was ultimately traumatizing. The level of bigotry and lack of basic safety and de-escalation training is concerning. If you are a person of color please be careful if you choose to camp here.
@LukasMA940ED43 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #58
Awesome location, an overall nice experience.On some spots it's a little bit hard to put tent pegs in the ground without a proper hammer.
@PamelaB5154250 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #58
This campground is very clean and well kept. The area is full of gorgeous walks and waterfalls. The stream that runs though the campground is tranquil. Be warned the campground is always full with only a few walk up sites.
@StevenS1501716 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #59
Wheeler Gorge is a really lovely place to camp. There is plenty of shade for all sites and you can hear the sounds of nature away from cars (except for your fellow campers). The only downside is that the bathrooms can be a bit overpowering if you are anywhere near them, and there is NO potable water available at all. At least the bathrooms are clean and it's only a half hour into town for water (or bring a filter and grab it from the stream). Beware of ticks, mosquitos, and poison ivy/oak.As a bonus, you can buy firewood directly from the camp host, extra cars are an option at $10 per night, and the Los Padres visitor center is wonderful when it's open (weekends only until 3pm).
@RoseA7369849E2 · Camped on May 2, 2025 at Campsite #55
Although Wheelers Gorge does not have phone coverage or running water, it is one of my favorite places to camp. It allows you to disconnect from the hustle of life! I go once a year for three days and always have a great time! Take plenty of drinking and cleaning water, and you'll be fine. Also, if there is an emergency, the campground caretakers will assist you!
@CrishaO8BC6C68 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #35
Wheeler Gorge is a great place to get away. The campground is right next to Highway 33. Campsites include a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and some come with a separate bbq grill. Not much in terms of amenities - firewood for sale ($10), vault toilets with tp, and no running water. Camp hosts are friendly and keep the place clean - these are the cleanest vault toilets Ive ever encountered; they do however, leaf-blow campsites Campsite 35 is a gem - large, shaded, mostly flat, and right next to the creek. Although you have no adjacent neighbors, you will be able to see and hear your neighbors across the creek and the highway beyond. The restroom and garbage is a bit of a walk uphill, nothing too bad though. Overall great experience!
@DawsonSAC30980 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #7
This is a lovely campground with a sweet little river running through it. Easy to find and nice and peaceful. Highly recommend!
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