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Area Status: Open
Shady sites surrounded by rocky mountains. Stream runs through the campground. Recreational Vehicles and tent camping.
Wheeler Gorge Campground has 69 family campsites, 5 handicap accessible sites, and 6 double sites for larger groups. RV's maximum length is 35 feet. Each site contains a table, barbecue and fire ring.There is NO dump station or potable water at the campground. Please bring your own drinking water.
Campfires are allowed in fire rings. Bring your own firewood.
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends and a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends. Maximum 2 vehicles per site. An additional fee will be collected on-site for second vehicle. No check-in after 10PM, security gate locked.
Reservations: 59 sites are on the reservation system: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. 9 campsites sites are on a first-come, first- serve basis. Cash only for first-come, first-serve campsites.
Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center is across from the campground and is open Sat/Sun from 9-3. Interpretive displays, exhibits and naturalist programs and hiked from May - September. For more information visit: http://lpforest.org/wheeler/
Wheeler Gorge Natural Trail follows a nice stream and is a easy half a mile hike. Trail is open year-round. This is a loop trail that leads through a riparian and chaparral habitat. The trailhead is on the west side of Highway 33, 1/2 mile north of the Wheeler Gorge Campground entrance. Due to the traffic on Highway 33, please be careful accessing the trailhead.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: |
$25/night Reservations or first-come, first-served |
| Operational Hours: |
Check-in time: 3:00pm. Check-out time: 12:00 noon. No check in after 10:00PM, security gate is locked. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm – 6:00am. |
| Reservations: |
www.recreation.gov or by call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Area Amenities: |
Interpretive Site,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees |
Single site (6-8 people) $25/night. Double site $50/night. Extra vehicle fee $10.00/night. Day use within the campground is $10.00 per vehicle. Call the Ojai Ranger Station at 805-448-4710, Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 for more information. |
| Usage: |
Heavy |
| Best Season: |
Spring/Summer/Fall |
| Busiest Season: |
Summer |
| Restrictions: |
For current fire restrictions, visit www.fs.usda.gov/lpnf |
| Closest Towns: |
Ojai, CA (8 miles) Ventura, CA |
| Water: |
None |
| Restroom: |
Vault |
| Passes: |
If you have a Senior Interagency Pass or Interagency Access Pass, you are eligible for a 50% discount on overnight camping. |
| Operated By: |
Parks Management Company for the Forest Service |
| Information Center: |
Ojai Ranger District Office (805) 448-4710 (Mon-Fri 8-4:30pm)
1190 E Ojai Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
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General Information
Directions: Travel north on Highway 33, 8 miles from Ojai. Turn left into Wheeler Gorge Campground.
General Notes: For more information, call the Ojai Ranger Station, Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm (805) 448-4710.
NO phone number to the campground
General Notes: For general campground information for the Wheeler Gorge Campground call the Ojai Ranger Station at 805-448-4710 (Monday - Friday).
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