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Campground
Tule
Success Lake, California
About this campground
Tule Campground is located at Success Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills just 8 miles east of Porterville, California.
The campground sits on the northeastern shore of the lake, in an area dotted with sparse stands of trees.
The campground is open year round and offers 103 sites, several of which have electric hookups.
Map
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- Latitude
- 36.080278° N
- Longitude
- 118.902222° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Amphitheater
- ADA access
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Electric hookups
- Parking
- Paved roads
- Pull-through sites
- Water hookups
- 50 amp hookups
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 80 ft
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
- Accessible Swimming
- Amphitheater
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Information Site
- Interpretive Programs
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Motor Boat
- Observation Site
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Paddle Boating
- Picnicking
- Ranger Station
- Recreation Programs
- Sailing
- Star Gazing
- Swimming
- Tubing
- Water Activities
- Water Access
- Water Skiing
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Dump station
- Electric hookups
- Amphitheater
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Drinking Water
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Grills
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Picnic Area
- Accessible Picnic Shelters
- Accessible Showers
- Accessible Sites
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Electricity
- Emergency Phone
- Grills
- Lantern Posts
- Lights
- Parking Area
- Paved Roads
- Paved Sites
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelters
- Shade
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
78 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 80 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 80 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Electric
23 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Boat, Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 60 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 2 flagged accessible
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Military Discount
- 1
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 4 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Food storage
- Tule's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Success Lake.
- Fire and stove use
- Tule's official facility record states: During the summer, join Park Rangers for Campfire Programs, fun activities, and giveaways every Saturday evening at the campground registration building.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Campground gates are closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Only vehicles with passes are allowed at campsites. Vehicles must park in allowed parking area but are strongly dependent on campsite size. Maximum of 4 no exceptions.
- Only one camping unit (motorhome, trailer, etc.) per campsite.
- Pets allowed in the park, on a 6-foot or shorter leash at all times.
- No off-road vehicles are allowed
- Please do not tie hammocks to trees. No jump houses or water slides.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
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.
Facility contact
559-784-0215