Wheeler Gorge Campground

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Wheeler Gorge Campground

Shady sites surrounded by rocky mountains. Stream runs through the campground. Recreational Vehicles and tent camping. Wheeler Gorge Campground has 69 family campsites, 5 handicap accessible sites, and 6 double sites for larger groups. RV’s maximum length is 35 feet. Each site contains a table, barbecue and fire ring. There is no dump station or potable water at the campground. Please bring your own drinking water . Creek runs through campground seasonally in the winter and spring. Dry during summer months. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends and a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends. Maximum 2 vehicles per site. An additional fee will be collected on-site for second vehicle. No check-in after 10pm, security gate locked. Reservations: 59 sites are on the reservation system: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. 9 campsites sites are on a first-come, first- serve basis. Cash only for first-come, first-serve campsites. Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center is across from the campground and is open Sat/Sun from 9-3. Interpretive displays, exhibits and naturalist programs from May - September. For more information visit: http://lpforest.org/wheeler/ Wheeler Gorge Natural Trail follows a nice stream and is a easy half a mile hike. Trail is open year-round. This is a loop trail that leads through a riparian and chaparral habitat. The trailhead is on the west side of Highway 33, 1/2 mile north of the Wheeler Gorge Campground entrance. Due to the traffic on Highway 33, please be careful accessing the trailhead.

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