Campground
Sequoia National Forest, California
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 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.
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.
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Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
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Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $199 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $292 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $219 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $199 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $292 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $219 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $199 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $292 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $219 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Oct 23, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
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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.
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