Tillie Creek
Tillie Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 35.70145, -118.45938
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-376-1815
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Tillie Creek
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 year-round 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. An ampitheater is available for campfire programs. 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 Grizz
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Mountain Village · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 601 designated routes (401 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Tillie Creek | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Tillie Creek #4 | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Camp 9 | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Camp 9 | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp 9 Recreation Area | National forest group campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.