Wheeler Gorge Campground

Category: Campground in Ojai, California

Address: 17017 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023, USA

Phone: +18054341996

Reviews

Hollyn Heron

Aug 28, 2022

The camp hosts were incredibly helpful and friendly. They went around each night making sure everyone had enough firewood, made sure everything was ok. O even forgot a few items and the host was nice enough to provide. Unfortunately there were lots of bees at my site and nothing could get ride of them. Will try another time maybe when the bees move on

Miss Royale 2022

Nov 1, 2021

This is a beautiful place to camp. It could even be better with a little bit of TLC around the campground but that didn't bother us we had a nice relaxing time. The views are great and the camp hosts were very friendly too!

H O

Aug 16, 2021

It is a very beautiful campground. We stayed at site 48 and had a big oak tree where we set up our tents. The table provided and fire ring were exposed to the open sky, but due the high fire warning, we were not able to have a camp fire. The residential bear, "Bucky" did not make an appearance, but we did see other wildlife which was pretty cool. No showers or running water at this time, so bring your own for everything.

Jon B Email

Jul 9, 2020

Fantastic campground. Friendly staff. You can buy firewood at the host's site near the entrance. Their wood is light and burns a little quickly though, so i'd recommend bringing your own if you've got nice, dense fire wood on hand. The creek is beautiful and accessible for all camp goers. Highly recommend!

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Questions & Answers

Any stream water now?

Lori Waldhauser | Sep 1, 2018
Robert McHenry | Sep 1, 2018

Was just up their this last Sunday evening. Creek running BUT very shallow. Friday and Saturday nights the place is PACKED but come Sunday afternoon the place dropped down to a half dozen sites! Really nice Sunday evening. NO running water. Trash dumpsters over filled Sunday evening. Gnats where heavy in the afternoon but where gone at dusk. No air movement Friday and Saturday so the camp ground smoke hangs around. I'd strongly suggest booking for mid week, weekends get crowded and crazy.

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Which sites are the best group sites at wheeler gorge??

Chaya Laio | Sep 1, 2019
Mr Murphy | Sep 1, 2019

We have a number of double sites, they are 4&5, 9&10, 30&31, 36&37 . Good for up to 12 people, the nicest one I think is 36&37.

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WiFi? Are you able to get any signal? Walk-ins on Sunday, around early noon time. would you think I would find a spot to crash for the night?

cedrick samaniego | Sep 1, 2018
Joseph Vaudreuil | Sep 1, 2018

No cellphone reception so no data or phone calls/texting. No wifi. Weekebd camlers clear out by 2pm on Sunday. Grounds keeper and friendly and informative on whats available, give him a call.

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Is the campground open?????

Merced Zamora | Sep 1, 2018
RVChillin | Sep 1, 2018

Yes it reopened on the 12th., fills up fast so get there early or make a reservation

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Are there any valley oaks at the Wheeler Campground?

Narda Fargotstein | Aug 31, 2020
Doreen Smith | Aug 31, 2020

I agree,nice.

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Is there still a fire restriction on this campsite? We would like to use the fire pits.

Samantha Cardenas | Aug 31, 2020
NebuRzednAnreH | Aug 31, 2020

Use them

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What are the better sites to tent camp in?

Sondra Rubin | Sep 1, 2019
SandS Law Group | Sep 1, 2019

Check the map but mostly westside of the creek

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If I go Thursday morning will I be able to get a spot Memorial Weekend? Also, is there water?

Amy Jahnke | Sep 1, 2019
tlibvuh jkvdy | Sep 1, 2019

Hi Amy ive been to this place a few time you won't be sorry. It's 25 a night 2 spots where you pay 50 for group. It's in a national forest so if there isoverflow and you have a year pass that cost 35 or 40 for the year you can go across the street to a national Forrest visitor center there's a section thats not locked up and with the pass you sleep for free in the national forest for one night then you have to move. Will they ticket you if you move up 75 feet in the same parking lot ??? As far as getting a spot ??? My gestamation is 50 50 . If you can get there super early on Thursday but I know you can reserve spots. I will look for the number theres not many bad spots there for kids there are no bad spots WATER THERE IS NONE . TOILETS THOSE CREEPY VAULT ONES THAT I ALWAYS THINK A RACOON IS GOING TO COME UP AND BITE never mind. If I find a number ill get back to you but if you really want this thing to happen I'd go now buy the site through your weekend but that's me

Is there showers and water for cooking in campground?

Craig Busch | Sep 1, 2019
Jean-Jacques Schoch | Sep 1, 2019

No, no showers or running water as of October 2018. But there's a Von's grocery store about 15 minutes down highway 33 towards Ojai

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Any campfires or charcoal grilling allowed right now?

Kim Olovsson | Sep 1, 2019
Leanne Bell | Sep 1, 2019

No fires in entire Los Padres. Thomas fire made it devastating to even consider fires. Heavy fines 5000 bucks.

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Walk up? I didnt have time to book a reservation. What's the earliest I can walk up and book a spot ?

angel larson | Sep 1, 2019
Chad Jones | Sep 1, 2019

Yes. They have fcfs, but on Fridays, get there before 8-9am or else. Anytime as long as they have some availability. They are closing till March 2019 due to no fires or charcoal.

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is there have showers??

Jeung Hyun An | Sep 1, 2019
Jan Heger | Sep 1, 2019

No, there's no running water

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How do you make a reservation

Bennedy Ferrer | Sep 1, 2018
Jose Hernandez | Sep 1, 2018

Go to recreation.gov, Do not attempt to walk in on a busy week. You will just disappoint yourself.

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Can I just drive up and find a spot?

Jay Beckett | Sep 1, 2018
Joseph Vaudreuil | Sep 1, 2019

All plots can be walk ons, some plots are designated walk on and some can be reserved and walk on. Check if they are open! I think this campground reserves through recreation.gov

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I am going camping here in September, would I be allowed to fly a small drone?

Mike Miltko | Aug 3, 2022
Danny Morales | Aug 3, 2022

I would think so

Are you able to use a generator at Wheeler Gorge Campground?

Nicksterrr | Dec 4, 2021
OHGI DAVID G | Dec 4, 2021

Yes

How many days can i stay in a first come first serve?

Josefina Rodriguez | Aug 31, 2021
Zoomeez Espinoza | Aug 31, 2021

Best to reserve. Not sure if they have 1st come 1st serve. 🤔

Is fishing available at the campground.

Rosa Williams | Aug 31, 2021
Aramik Amiri | Aug 31, 2021

It's just a small Creek running there. I didn't see any fish.

Can we use only for day camp? and how much s the cost?

jeannette foster | Aug 31, 2021
Argas Argas | Aug 31, 2021

Yes and it is $30 either if you stay the night or you leave. Check in time is 2pm and check out time is 12pm the following day.

How does first come first serve work?? What time should we arrive on a Friday??

Joshua Hernandez | Aug 31, 2021
Mike Mallinson | Aug 31, 2021

Unless traffic has died down a bit, I think the only real chance of getting a first-come/first-served site is getting there relatively early in the morning and asking the camp host about potential check outs that day. In my experience this summer, nothing is actually available the day of, at least not by mid-afternoon, especially on the weekend. You may have more luck on an earlier weekday, however. This site has no cell signal whatsoever, so site availability is accurate within two days of arrival. That's why so many sites show as FC/FS - they weren't reserved in advance so there's no info on availability. Onsite, however, they have exact details and the availability will be much different

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Any stream water now?

Hope Medina | Aug 31, 2020
Danny Morales | Aug 31, 2020

Yes there is water

Any water in the creek now ?

Hope Medina | Aug 31, 2020
Dewitt Jones | Aug 31, 2020

Yes

i hate you so much why?

Rick V | Aug 31, 2020
Danny Morales | Aug 31, 2020

Your welcome

Which campsite is the best one (well shaded, far from road or toilet) that is right next to the creek? Thanks.

Daisy Tsao | Aug 31, 2020
Michael Daedalus Kenny | Aug 31, 2020

He's right-- We just got back from #58 and it's the best in the park

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Is there any sort of water in the campground? For washing dishes or...

Angineh Tavoosian | Aug 31, 2020
Apexs (Apexs) | Aug 31, 2020

No. There are no water pumps or spigots. There is a stream that you can get water out of but I would recommend to bring water to wash dishes with

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2020june10 is this place open? If so can you fish there??

Fridays With Rodo | Aug 31, 2020
addie mitchell | Aug 31, 2020

We just drove thru last Saturday June 4th, they are definitely open but packed, book ahead! People were fishing also.

Are they open right now?

Vicky Tatar | Aug 31, 2020
Todd Livingston | Aug 31, 2020

We are open as of the first of June but we are completely booked through the weekend ending the eight. You can make reservations at recreation.gov

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Are dogs allowed at the campsite?

Alyson Wychozowycz | Sep 1, 2019
Paul Howser | Sep 1, 2019

Dogs are allowed

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Are dogs allowed for overnight camping?

Hilary Balam | Sep 1, 2019
SandS Law Group | Sep 1, 2019

Yes dogs permitted on a leash and attended.

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Can I stay for one night.

Patrick McCaslin | Sep 1, 2019
NebuRzednAnreH | Sep 1, 2019

Yes

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is there still camping ground available for the memorial weekend

Craig Robinson | Sep 1, 2019
SandS Law Group | Sep 1, 2019

They have walk up sites but will probably be gone Thursday morning

Do you have electricity on site?

Dmitry Kiskatchi | Sep 1, 2019
chad utanun | Sep 1, 2019

No tap water no electricity only pit toilet and water from the creek

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What are the green and tan small wormlike falling from the trees? They were wverywhere I had to leave.

Melissa Winiecki | Sep 1, 2019
chad utanun | Sep 1, 2019

We saw a few of them but I think they are harmless.

Is there anywhere to fish near Wheelers Gorge campsites

Donna Simons | Sep 1, 2019
SandS Law Group | Sep 1, 2019

Minnows & frogs mostly

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What is the stream water like now? It's now Spring 2019.

Marilyn Brauer | Sep 1, 2019
SandS Law Group | Sep 1, 2019

We were up this past Sunday (March 17th) and the stream was flowing beautifully. Everything was nice and green. Shorts & t-shirt weather expect it to get packed early.

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Anyone familiar with site 68?

Kim Olovsson | Sep 1, 2019
Mr Murphy | Sep 1, 2019

Site 68 is on the out of the campground on the right hand side so its not on the creek, but it is a large open site with some shade and near a bathroom

Is there anyvwater in the creek?

Fritz Leon | Sep 1, 2018
Mr Murphy | Sep 1, 2019

The creek ran all year in 2018, right now (5/28/19) we have 4 water crossings to 2018’s 2. Granted they are not very deep and one of the creeks will most likely dry up before to long.

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When will Wheeler Gorge campground reopen?

William Nevarez | Sep 1, 2018
Gina Corrales | Sep 1, 2018

Wheeler Gorge Campground is open!

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