
Tillie Creek
California
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Inside Sequoia National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Tillie Creek
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About this campground
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 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.
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Where it is
- Kern River Ranger District · Ranger district
- Sequoia National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Sequoia National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Lower Kern River Camping Restriction
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
North Fork Kern Wild and Scenic River Camping Prohibition
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Miracle Hot Springs Day Use Area Closure
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Kern River Ranger District Glass Container Prohibition
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Kings River Scenic Byway Dispersed Camping Prohibition
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Help Halt Golden Mussel Invasion in Waterways
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Sequoia National Forest Camping and Parking Restrictions
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Live Oak SouthCamping0.1 mi
- Live OakCamping0.1 mi
- Central BoulderRock climbing2 mi
- Backside BoulderRock climbing2 mi
- Lake IsabellaLake fishing2.4 mi
- Isabella Peak LookoutHiking2.5 mi
- Coso Mine LoopHiking2.5 mi
- Old IsabellaLake fishing3.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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