Camp ObserverWheeler Gorge
Camp site features
Across 66 camp sites:
- Pets allowed: all 66 sites
- ADA accessible: 4 of 66 sites
- Longest rig: 45 ft
- Largest party: 16 people
Fees
Single Sites:
All single campsite reservations are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle.
Maximum number of people per single site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge per person per night after 6 people).
Maximum number of vehicles per single site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle per night).
Double Sites:
All double campsite reservations are good for 12 people and 2 vehicles.
Maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge person per night after 12 people).
Maximum Number of vehicles per double site is 4 ($10.00 additional charge per vehicle per night after 2 vehicles).
Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.
Directions
From Ventura, take Highway 33 north about 14 miles. Turn left, continuing on Highway 33 for another 8 miles to the campground.
From Los Angeles, take I-5 north, then turn west onto Highway 126 for about 28 miles, to Santa Paula. Continue north on Highway 150 for 16 miles. Turn left onto Highway 33 and continue north approximately 8 miles to the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Sandy C
Loop:Whee
Site:
Reviewed 5 days ago
We were looking for a calm, mellow family camp out. We stayed in the campground and floated in the ponds and enjoyed the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere, even though we we’re 15 minutes away from town.
Rebekah B
Loop:Whee
Site:
Reviewed 6 days ago
Had such a wonderful first camping experience at Wheeler Gorge! The campsite was incredibly clean and well maintained, and we enjoyed ourselves so much that we booked another stay the day we got back. There’s something so relaxing about disconnecting, slowing down, and enjoying the open space. Already looking forward to going back!
Juniper Z
Loop:Whee
Site:
Reviewed 6 days ago
This site is really spacious and had room for ~3 tents, maybe more depending on the footprint. We camped here in mid August, and unfortunately dealt with many yellowjackets that swarmed any time we were cooking. Occasionally, smell from the nearby pit toilet wafted over and was quite stinky. The creek was beautiful, and a short walk from the site. Very close to the highway, and as a result had lots of highway noise. There was a good amount of shade during the day, but not near the picnic table or fire pit until later evening.
Jeffrey W
Loop:Whee
Site:
Reviewed 7 days ago
Lovely campsite
Sophia M
Loop:Whee
Site:
Reviewed 8 days ago
The campground was clean, peaceful, and beautifully shaded. I spent a solo weekend at site 26, and it was surprisingly spacious — perfect for a larger family or anyone who wants room to spread out. The shade was great, and the site had easy access to both the creek and the restrooms.
If you’re bringing a big group, I highly recommend site 27. It’s even larger, nicely shaded, and well‑situated — though bringing a canopy is always a smart move.
Just a heads‑up: there’s no running water at the campsites, so make sure to pack plenty. Luckily, Ojai is only an 8–10 minute drive away if you need ice or supplies.
Overall, it’s a calm, relaxing campground — exactly the kind of place you can unwind and disconnect. I’ll definitely be going back.
Robert S
Loop:Whee
Site:
Reviewed 12 days ago
It was good
