Wheeler Gorge

Los Padres National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOjai / Los PadresCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (490)

🟢 36 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14

10 of the last 137 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 32m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 67 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 15 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Wheeler Gorge in California has 36 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Oct 11–Wed Oct 14. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →opened 5h agosites #013, #023, #041, #069

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, WHEE #057–WHEE #063 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004/005, #006, #007, #008, #014, #015, #016, #017, #019, #020, #021, #022, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #036, #038, #039, #040, #042, #044, #045, #047, #048, #049, #050, #052, #053, #054, #055, #057, #058, #059, #060, #061, #062, #063, #065, #066, #067, #068

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites #071

Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #057

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 32m agosites #046

Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #035, #051

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, WHEE #020–WHEE #026 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004/005, #006, #007, #008, #009/010, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #028, #029, #031, #042, #044, #045, #047, #048, #049, #050, #051, #052, #053, #055, #057, #058, #059, #060, #062, #063, #065, #066, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071

Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 WHEE #018 & WHEE #019 next to each othersites #018, #019, #035, #036, #038, #061, #064

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite WHEE #013 — Wheeler Gorge Site 13 — **Site WHEE #013** · Wheeler Gorge Site 13BC

Campsite WHEE #023 — Wheeler Gorge Site 23 — **Site WHEE #023** · Wheeler Gorge Site 23BC

Campsite WHEE #041 — Wheeler Gorge Site 41 — **Site WHEE #041** · Wheeler Gorge Site 41BC

Campsite WHEE #069 — Wheeler Gorge Site 69 — **Site WHEE #069** · Wheeler Gorge Site 69BE

Campsite WHEE #002 — Wheeler Gorge Site 2 — **Site WHEE #002** · Wheeler Gorge Site 2BC

Campsite WHEE #003 — Wheeler Gorge Site 2 — **Site WHEE #003** · Wheeler Gorge Site 2BC

Campsite WHEE #003 — Wheeler Gorge Site 3 — **Site WHEE #003** · Wheeler Gorge Site 3BC

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger4.9 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America4.9 midirections →

⚡ Electrify America15.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 51 openings at Wheeler Gorge over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 4–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~67 mi from LA💵 $33.97–$70/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎥 43K YouTube views · top 12

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆490 ratings

5★327

4★84

3★37

2★28

1★14

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.2/4

AT&T0.0/4

T-Mobile0.0/4

Sprint retired0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wheeler Gorge FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wheeler Gorge?

Wheeler Gorge in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Wheeler Gorge?

Campsite fees at Wheeler Gorge run about $33.97–$70/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Wheeler Gorge when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Wheeler Gorge often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Wheeler Gorge?

CampSage's scans caught 51 openings at Wheeler Gorge over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 4–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Wheeler Gorge a good campground?

Wheeler Gorge holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 490 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wheeler Gorge?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wheeler Gorge, Verizon rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 150 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wheeler Gorge located?

Wheeler Gorge is located in Ojai / Los Padres, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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