Wheeler Gorge
Hosted by USDA Forest Service
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Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tours of the area are led by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground provides scenic views of a nearby stream, as well as vast mountain vistas. The Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail begins at the upper end of the campground. It is a relatively short loop that leads through thick vegetation along the creek banks and to a hillside view of the area, and wildflowers often bloom along the path. The creek flows near some of the campsites and a small swimming hole is frequented near the side of the highway. Fishing is rough in the area and may produce a catch of trout, but the stream is not stocked. Kayaking or canoeing in the creek is not recommended. Educational programs, including ranger-led hikes, are offered year-round. The campground is open year-round and offers dozens of single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking spurs are paved and vary in length, accommodating RVs up to 35 feet. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available: visitors must bring their own water, and remove their trash from the campground. The campground is adjacent to Matilija Creek, and is bordered by a mixed forest of oak and sycamore trees and evergreen shrubbery. Most sites are shaded and summer temperatures reach up to 95 degrees. The campground was originally built by Boy Scouts nearly a century ago, along with a historical stone home that is also on-site. Ventura and the Pacific Ocean are about 20 miles south.
- Pet friendly
Location
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AccessibleWHEE · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 26
- Shade
- No
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Ojai, CA
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
4 sites
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved (varies by site)
Max vehicle length
Typically 20 ft, up to 30 ft
Car
Caravan / camper van
Pickup camper
Pop up
RV
Typically 20 ft, up to 30 ft
Small tent
Tent
Typically 20 ft, up to 30 ft
Trailer
Typically 20 ft, up to 30 ft
Vehicle
Biking
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming Site
Rules & policies
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 1
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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