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Wheeler Gorge
4 mi north of Meiners Oaks, CA · No signal at camp
About Wheeler Gorge
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. 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. The campground is open year-round and…
- 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…
- Managed by: Los Padres National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi north of Meiners Oaks, CA · 34.51194, -119.27361
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Gorge Nature | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Ortega OHV | Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 8.6 mi |
| Pratt | Horse | 1.5 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Gridley | Horse | 2.2 mi | 5.8 mi |
| Cozy Dell | Horse | 2.4 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Foothill | Horse | 2.6 mi | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 7.5 mi
Water fill-up: 22.1 mi
Propane: 16.3 mi
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