Tillie Creek serves groups looking to claim a piece of Lake Isabella's shoreline without the chaos of individual campsites. Set among oak trees on the reservoir's edge, it handles parties from 60 to 150 people with the kind of infrastructure that makes family reunions actually manageable.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 159
- 💵Fee per Night
- $36
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 📍GPS
- 35.70145, -118.45938
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- Yes
- 📞Phone
- 760-376-1815
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The campground spreads across oak-dotted terrain right on Lake Isabella's shore, giving groups direct access to the 11,000-acre reservoir. One group area meets wheelchair accessibility standards, and the setup includes an amphitheater for evening programs — useful when you're managing dozens of people who need somewhere to gather after dark.
The infrastructure goes beyond basic group camping: a fish cleaning station, playground, and nearby marina with boat ramps mean you're not just getting a patch of ground with picnic tables. The town of Lake Isabella sits 6 miles away for supply runs.
What to Know
This is group camping only, handling 60 to 150 guests per reservation. The $36 nightly fee covers the entire group area, not per person — though with those numbers, you're looking at decent per-head value. Reservations are required, and given the limited group options around Lake Isabella, book well ahead for peak lake season.
The campground operates year-round, but the real draw shifts with seasons. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for large gatherings, while summer brings peak water activity season along with crowds and heat.
Nearby
Lake Isabella is the centerpiece, offering swimming, water skiing, and windsurfing when conditions cooperate. The reservoir marks where the Upper and Lower Kern Rivers meet, creating diverse fishing opportunities. Expect trout in colder months, with black and white crappie, bluegill, catfish, and largemouth bass rounding out the options year-round.
The location works as a base for Sequoia country day trips. Sequoia National Park, the Trail of a Hundred Giants, and multiple giant sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument are all accessible for groups willing to caravan into higher elevation forest.