TULE

About this campsite

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (559) 783-9200 or call (559) 784-0215 for general information.

Location

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within 50km

400m away

South Tule Campground

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500m away

North Tule Campground

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Lake Success Reacreational Area

Campground: Lake Success Reacreational Area.

24.1 km away

Methuselah Group Campground

Campground: Methuselah Group Campground.

24.5 km away

WISHON CABIN

Overview Wishon Cabin sits amid oaks and pines in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains in the Sequoia National Forest. The cabin, perched at an elevation of 3,900 feet, is located at the entrance of the Wishon Campground, about an hour drive from Springville, California. The cabin was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and was used by the Forest Service to house fire patrol, recreation workers and other personnel. It is now available for rent year-round, allowing visitors to enjoy the forest and available recreation. Recreation Popular activities in the immediate area include hiking and fishing. Nearby activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, hunting and more. Giant Sequoia groves are within a hour drive. Facilities The one-story, two-bedroom cabin has electricity, hot and cold running water and a furnace for the cooler seasons. It has one bedroom equipped with a queen bed and a second bedroom equipped with two twin beds. The living room has a futon that sleeps two, a couch, a dining table and six chairs. The cabin also has a fully-equipped kitchen including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, pots and pans, dishes and utensils and a small table. The bathroom includes a flush toilet and tub-shower. A picnic table and campfire ring are provided outside. Guests should plan to bring linens, pillows, blankets, towels, toiletries, food and trash bags. Suggested additional items include toilet paper, paper towels, camp chairs, insect repellent and dish towels. Natural Features Wishon Cabin is withing walking distance to the Doyle Springs Trailhead. This trail travels north along the Middle Fork Tule River, through the Wishon Grove of giant sequoias, and eventually reaches the Mountain Home State Forest area, which also has many giant sequoia trees. Because of the cabin's elevation, visitors need to be prepared for a wide variety of weather, including warm afternoons, chilly nights and afternoon thunderstorms. It is also not unusual to have a dusting of snow during the fall and winter months. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010. Nearby Attractions Additional family and friends can camp in the nearby Wishon Campground.