Tuesday February 24, 2026
KCLU —
The North Fork of Matilija Creek and Bear Creek both run through Wheeler Gorge Campground in the Los Padres National Forest. The campground, while welcoming for visitors, has for decades not been welcoming to migrating fish.
Four vehicle crossings through the campground blocked endangered Southern California Steelhead from migrating upstream as part of their ocean-to-freshwater stream spawning process.