Campground

Tule

Success Lake · Porterville · California — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Tule campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USACE, Sacramento District Public Affairs Office

Weekend availability at Tule

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 3:34 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    44/92 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    55/80 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    76/92 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    85/92 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    85/92 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    48/54 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
104
Electric sites
29
Water hookups
104
Pull-through
27
Max rig length
80 ft
Standard ElectricStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Tule Campground is located at Success Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills just 8 miles east of Porterville, California. A variety of outdoor recreational activities abound, including boating, kayaking and fishing. During the summer, join Park Rangers for Campfire Programs, fun activities, and giveaways every Saturday evening at the campground registration building. Recreation The lake provides great opportunities for boating and swimming. Kayaking the lake's quiet, unpopulated coves is a favorite activity. Anglers fish for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and the occasional trout. Facilities The campground is open year round and offers 103 sites, several of which have electric hookups. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Playgrounds and boat ramps are located on-site. Campfire programs are presented at the amphitheater on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Campground gates are closed from 10p.m. to 6 a.m. Natural Features Success Lake, when full, covers 82,500 acre-feet of water with a surface area of 2,450 acres. One acre-foot is equal to 325,872 gallons of water! The campground sits on the northeastern shore of the lake, in an area dotted with sparse stands of trees. Shade is limited, but springtime wildflowers bloom on the surrounding foothills, creating a beautiful display of color. Contact Info For local information, please call (559) 783-9200 or call (559) 784-0215 for general information.

Getting there

30300 CA-190, Porterville, CA 93257 Head towards Porterville CA. In Porterville take SR190 east towards Lake Success/Camp Nelson for approximately 12 miles. Turn left on Success Valley Dr/Ave160.

Elevation
680 ft
Contact
559-784-0215

Activities

  • CANOEING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • INFORMATION SITE
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • JET SKIING
  • KAYAKING
  • MOTOR BOAT
  • OBSERVATION SITE
  • NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
  • SWIMMING
  • TUBING
  • WATER ACTIVITIES
  • WATER ACCESS
  • PADDLE BOATING
  • PICNICKING
  • RANGER STATION
  • RECREATION PROGRAMS
  • SAILING
  • STAR GAZING
  • DAY USE AREA
  • FISHING
  • BOATING
  • ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING
  • AMPHITHEATER
  • BACKPACKING
  • BIKING
  • BIRDING
  • WATER SKIING
  • CAMPING

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