Matilija Wilderness
| Matilija Wilderness | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ventura/ Santa Barbara counties, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Ojai, California |
| Coordinates | 34°49′0″N 119°10′0″W / 34.81667°N 119.16667°W |
| Area | 29,207 acres (118.20 km2) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Matilija Wilderness is a 29,207-acre (11,820 ha) wilderness area in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, Southern California. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service, being situated within the Ojai Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest. It is located adjacent to the Dick Smith Wilderness to the northwest and the Sespe Wilderness to the northeast, although it is much smaller than either one. The Matilija Wilderness was established in 1992 in part to protect California condor habitat.