U.S. Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest · CA

Tillie Creek

TILLIE CREEKPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
OpenSeason 04-01 – 11-30
ReservableAccess
137Sites
40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

The sites · 137

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
AREA TILLIE CREEK001group standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA TILLIE CREEK002group standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA TILLIE CREEK003group standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA TILLIE CREEK004group standard nonelectric15 ft
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-20standard nonelectric20 ft
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-201standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-2010standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-2018standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-2019standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-202standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-2020standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-2021standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-203standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-204standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-205standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-206standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-207standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-208standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-209standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-30standard nonelectric30 ft
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-301standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3010standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3011standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3012standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3013standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3014standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3015standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3016standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3017standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3018standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3019standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-302standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3020standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3021standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3022standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3023standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3024standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3025standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3026standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3027standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3028standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3029standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-303standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3030standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3031standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3032standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3033standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3034standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3035standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3036standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3037standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3038standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3039standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-304standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3040standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3041standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3042standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3043standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3044standard nonelectric
AREA TILLIE CREEKFS1-3045standard nonelectric

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

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