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Recreation Region: Kern River Ranger District

Tillie Creek #1 Group Campground

Tillie Creek group site 1 offers camping near the west shore of Lake Isabella. Site offers bathrooms, shade shelter, playground, picnic tables, and fire rings.

 

 

Reservations

This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov

General Information

ExplorUS
All developed campground areas on the Forest operate under a concessionaire permit with ExplorUS. For additional information, please visit About Explorus - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com), or call their home office at (661) 702-1420, or their Lake Isabella office at 760-376-1269 or 559-745-4209.

April - October 

10pm - 6am (Quiet hours)

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org

Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited for camping.

Overnight Use:
Group (nonelectric) Site: $190 per night

Group site #1 is $190 per night and can hold a maximum of 60 people. Dump Station Fee - $20

6' leash required. 

Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District

Contact Phone: 760-376-3781

Photo of the Kern River Ranger District Office

Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Memorial - Labor Day weekend 7 days a week. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.69713923

Longitude: -118.4586693

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated September 4, 2025