California
WHEELER GORGE
89 sites·$35–$70/night·4.4 rating (402)
85% booked on peak weekends
We scan this campground regularly and alert you when a site opens up.
85% booked on peak weekends
We scan this campground regularly and alert you when a site opens up.
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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, as well as a historical stone home that is also on-site.
Recreation: 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. 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.
Nearby: Ventura and the Pacific Ocean are about 20 miles south of the campground.