Tillie Creek

$36.00–$219.00/night

Show on map 760-376-1815 pcaldwell@goexplorus.com

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.

Camp site features

Across 137 camp sites:

Fire pit: 4 of 137 sites
Picnic table: 8 of 137 sites
Pets allowed: 8 of 137 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 137 sites
Group sites: 4 of 137 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 150 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 1.3 mi · Camp 9

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 AM, check out by 12 AM.

Reviews

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Nathan A

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Campground is barely maintained. Roads, sites and walkways are all overgrown. Bathrooms are unkept. Garbage found on the ground throughout the campground. Very poor experience.

Arian S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Lake is beautiful. The view from our group campsite was legendary. Plenty of space and multiple tables and fire pits. Staff was friendly. Very close to kern river and Kernville which were also some nice hidden gems.

Anselm K

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very nice campground and very approachable for new campers!

ruben g

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Visitors had personal property stolen.

Gladis P

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Great location to get to the lake, terrible location if you want shade… there is none. It is super windy as well you get all the strong wind! and the ants! We had a couple of canopies break and tents too. Other than that we had a great weekend in the lake and when the wind took a break!

Jazmine A

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Tillie creek was quite a disappointment. We had spoke to a Representatives earlier in the week who were quite enthusiastic about tillie Creek. However, when we arrived it was nothing as described. The campsites were far from the lake and the water that we did find was not water I would allow my kids to swing in. A Lot of the campsites in the back were nothing but big rocks and hardly space to set up camp. The camp sites in the front had more space and were a little more spacious. We ended up leaving Tillie Creek and went to another site called camp 9 which was the best decision we made. We spoke with Brian and son Erik who were HELPFUL and ACCOMMODATING they helped us find the perfect spot right off the water to spend the rest of our memorial weekend.

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