USDA Forest Service · California
Holiday Group Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Elevation
- 2,110 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Los Padres National Forest
- Nearest town
- OJAI
- Address
- 1190 E. OJAI AVE., OJAI, CA, 93023
- Phone
- (805)434-1996
- Activities
- Camping, Educational Programs, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming
1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Holiday Group Campground is a relaxing location to enjoy nature all year long; a quick escape from the bustle of the city. It provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking and horseback riding. Surrounding trails are also fun for off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
Recreation
The Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail begins not far from the campground. It is a relatively short, loop trail that leads through thick vegetation along the river banks and to a scenic hillside view of the area. Wildflowers are often located along the path.
The 10-mile Ortega Trail, for off-road vehicle use, is popular among experienced riders. Rocky, steep terrain takes the trail to the ridgetop.
The creek flows near some of the campsites and a small swimming hole is available nearby. 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.
Facilities
The campground offers one large group site for tent camping and can accommodate up to 50 people. An adjacent parking area provides space for 10 vehicles. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground.
Campfires are allowed at the campground and visitors are asked to take precaution when using propane or gas stoves and the available on-site grills.
Natural Features
The campground is situated at the bottom of Live Oak Canyon at an elevation of 2,120 feet. It is heavily shaded and the Matilija Creek runs nearby.
Nearby Attractions
Ojai is the nearest town, about 15 miles from the campground. The larger city of Ventura is about 20 miles south of the campground. The Pacific Ocean is not far from there.
Fees
Group sites accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. Fees for additional people and vehicles are $10.00 per person or vehicle, per day.
Extra Vehicle and person fees will be charged at the facility.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 45° | 36° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 62° | 43° | 32° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 44° | 31° | 90° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 49° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 54° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 61° | 48° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 68° | 60° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 67° | 60° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 63° | 52° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 78° | 56° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 70° | 51° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 65° | 45° | 32° | 79° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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