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Tule
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Porterville · California · Success Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Success Lake |
| Location | Porterville · California · Success Lake · 36.08028, -118.90222 · Map |
| Sites | 101 public sites counted from the federal listing — 78 standard nonelectric; 23 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 26 of 101 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 104 of 101 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 101 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 101 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 104 sites · 30 ft: 104 sites · 35 ft: 102 sites · 40 ft: 102 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 104 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Water spigots |
| Phone | 559-784-0215 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-18.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
30300 CA-190, Porterville, CA 93257
Head towards Porterville CA. In Porterville take SR190 east towards Lake Success/Camp Nelson for approximately 12 miles. Turn left on Success Valley Dr/Ave160.
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Trip Card — Tule
Porterville · California · Success Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Porterville · California · Success Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 26 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 101 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233655 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.