It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service , being situated within the Ojai Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest .
The Matilija Wilderness is a 29,207 - acre ( 11,820 ha ) wilderness area in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties , Southern California .
Matilija Wilderness is managed by the U.S. Forest Service , being situated within the Ojai Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest .
The Matilija Wilderness is a 29,207 - acre ( 11,820 ha ) wilderness area in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties , Southern California .