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Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center
The Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center is located 8 miles north of Ojai on Highway 33 and is open from 9:00am - 3:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The visitor center provides the public with recreation information on the Los Padres National Forest including day hiking and backpacking opportunities on the Ojai Ranger District. Maps, trail guides, forest-related books, Adventure Passes and other items are available for purchase at the center.
The Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center also serves as a hub for interpretive and educational activities and programs. Programs are offered on Saturdays May through September. For summer 2022 program information, please visit the Los Padres Forest Association website or call the visitor center on weekends at (805) 640-9060 or contact info@lpforest.org.
Available at Wheeler
- Information about trails and trail camps on the Ojai Ranger District (Sespe and Matilija Wilderness areas)
- Local hiking trail/wilderness maps
- Adventure Passes
- Books and other interpretive information
- Snacks, drinks and other forest related memorabilia
- Conference room/ classroom equipped with audiovisual equipment
- Outdoor classroom under the trees
- A large parking area and
- Outside picnic area.
Note: Interagency passes (Annual, Senior, Access and Military) are NOT available at the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center. Contact the Forest Headquarters for Interagency Pass information at (805) 448-6487.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm |
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| Area Amenities: |
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| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Ojai, California |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Operated By: | Los Padres Forest Association |
| Information Center: | Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center 17017 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 Telephone: (805) 640-9060 Sat and Sun, 9-3 or call the Ojai Ranger Station (805) 646-4348 |
General Information
Directions:From Ventura, take Highway 33 towards Ojai at the “Y” intersection (by the Vons shopping center) turn left on Hwy 33 for 8 miles. From Carpinteria, take Hwy 150 east until you connect with Hwy 33 and turn left at the intersection.