Campground

Tillie Creek

Sequoia National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Tillie Creek campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Tillie Creek

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 6:44 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    4/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    4/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    4/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    4/4 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    4/4 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
137
Max rig length
40 ft
Group Standard No HookupStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Tillie Creek campground is nestled in oak trees on the shores of Lake Isabella, a popular destination for water activities, especially windsurfing and fishing. The 11,000-acre lake is actually a reservoir, one of California's largest, and it marks the division between the Upper Kern and Lower Kern Rivers. Recreation Lake activities are the focal point of this campground. Options include swimming, water skiing and windsurfing. The lake is known for trout fishing during the colder months. Lake Isabella offers anglers a variety of species, including black and White crappie, bluegill, catfish and largemouth bass. Facilities This campground can accommodate family reunions and other large parties, from 60 up to 150 guests. The campground is located 6 miles from the town of Lake Isabella. One group area is wheelchair accessible. A marina and boat ramps are available just to the south. Other facilities include a fish cleaning station and a playground. Natural Features The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. Nearby Attractions The campground provides a good base for day trips to the Sequoia National Park, Trail of a Hundred Giants, and numerous Sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (760) 376-1269.

Getting there

From Bakersfield, California, take Highway 178 east to the town of Lake Isabella. From Lake Isabella take Highway 155 north, traveling 6 miles to the entry station of Tillie Creek Campground.

Elevation
2,656 ft
Contact
760-376-1815

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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