Wheeler Gorge

Overview

Wheeler Gorge Campground is a great place for families to explore the Los Padres National Forest all year long. Informative tours of the area are led by forest rangers at the nearby visitor center. The campground provides scenic views of a nearby stream, as well as vast mountain vistas.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

805-434-1996

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Wheeler Gorge, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Wheeler GorgeHike · 0.0 mi from campShow on map
• Howard Creek - 22W26Hike · 2.9 mi from camp

  The trail starts on a dirt road behind a locked gate. Recreation.gov

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• Red Reef TrailHike · 16.8 mi long · 8.5 mi from campShow on map
• Divide Peak OHVHike · 13.4 mi long · 9.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Cedar Creek / Fishbowl Loop - 22W10Hike · 12.5 mi from camp

  This is a loop trail in the Sespe Wilderness. Recreation.gov

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• Reyes Peak TrailheadTrailhead · 8.6 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• 33 FallsWaterfall · 1.3 mi from campShow on map
• Maricopa MajestyViewpoint · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Chief PeakPeak · 5,587 ft · 6.0 mi from campShow on map
• Black MountainPeak · 1,775 ft · 6.3 mi from campShow on map
• Rose Valley FallsWaterfall · 5.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Foothill Crag "The Foot"Climbing · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• San Ysidro RockClimbing · 20.3 mi from campShow on map
• Mount Pinos Winter Sports AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 22.4 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Los Padres National Forest.

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Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.