Tule
Success Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PORTERVILLE, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (362 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The campground is open year round and offers 103 sites, several of which have electric hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tule to be notified when sites open up.
Tule Campground at Success Lake offers excellent water recreation including boating, kayaking, and fishing in the Sierra Nevada foothills, with ranger-led programs and activities available during summer months.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, California Mule Deer, Great Horned Owl, and California Mountain Kingsnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Tule: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when booking. Open year-round with excellent stargazing opportunities due to few trees blocking the sky.
Skip Tule if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites.. You require full hookups for your RV — most sites have no hookups.. You expect daily site cleaning between guests..
Best time to visit Tule: Summer — Park Rangers conduct Campfire Programs, activities, and giveaways every Saturday evening at the registration building..
Nearby campgrounds: Wishon Cabin (Springville, CA), Wishon (Springville, CA), Grouse Valley Cabins (Springville, CA), Coy Flat (Springville, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tule
Cell signal at Tule (PORTERVILLE, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.The campground is open year round and offers 103 sites, several of which have electric hookups.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when booking.
Open year-round with excellent stargazing opportunities due to few trees blocking the sky.
Park Rangers conduct Campfire Programs, activities, and giveaways every Saturday evening at the registration building.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Success Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Success Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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