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Views of Success

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Monache High School environmental science academy students dig a hole to plant a tree at Success Lake during National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29, 2012.
Paddlers enjoy a trip along Success Lake.
A view of the dam and waters of Lake Success.
Success Dam sits among the golden hills of Central California.
A pontoon workboat launches onto Lake Success.
A lazy look along the banks of Lake Success in Central California.
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Camping Reservations

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Welcome to Success Lake

Success Lake and Dam is a multi-purpose facility built to provide flood control and irrigation. Management of public land and water for wildlife and recreation has provided many opportunities for outdoor activities.

Construction of the earth-filled dam was completed in 1961. It spans 3,490 feet across the Tule River and is 142 feet high. When full, the lake holds 82,000 acre feet of water with a surface area of 2,450 acres.

Location:
The Sierra Nevada foothills, 8 miles east of Porterville. 

Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Success Lake
P.O. Box 1072
Porterville, CA 93258

Telephone:
Information: (559) 783-9200
Park Office: (559) 784-0215
Fax: (559) 784-5469

E-mail:
success-info@spk.usace.army.mil

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm
Closed holidays

Directions:
Freeway 99: Take the highway 190 exit east to the park.

When you visit, please help us make everyone's visit enjoyable by:
  • Keeping your pet on a leash at all times.
  • Keeping fires confined to grills and pits and using only dead and down wood.
  • Maintaining quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Operating vehicles only on designated roads and parking in provided areas.
  • Camping only in designated areas.
  • Helping clean up litter and keeping a neat campsite.
  • Reporting safety hazards to park personnel.
  • Watching children closely when around water.
  • Obeying all signs for your safety and enjoyment.
  • Reading the park rules, copies of which are posted throughout the park and available from the campground registration building.

All areas are patrolled by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rangers and the Tulare County Sheriff's department. If you need help, contact a Park Ranger or Deputy Sheriff.

image - scenic Success Lake

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Recreation at Success Lake

Day Use:
The Tule Recreation Area provides picnic sites, several group picnic shelters, and a playground. Just downstream of the dam is Bartlett Park with picnic tables, group picnic shelters, playgrounds, and a softball field. This county-operated park also has large fishing ponds for
youngsters to try out their fishing skills. There is also a nature trail located below the dam.

Ranger Programs:
Group hikes and ranger programs can be scheduled by calling (559) 784-0215.

Camping:
The Tule Campground has 103 sites and is open year-round. Each site has a parking spur, table, fire pit, and grill. Conveniently located
restrooms provide flush toilets and showers.

A maximum of eight people and two vehicles are allowed per site. Also note that camping is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period. Campfire programs are presented in the Tule Recreation Area every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-444-6777 (toll-free). When calling, please note that the name of our campground is Tule 2 and our I.D. number is 3451.

Boating:
Success Lake offers excellent opportunities for water-skiing, sailing, and pleasure boating. Launch ramps are located in the Tule and Rocky Hill Recreation Areas.

Success Marina, located in the Tule Recreation Area, has a complete inventory of boating supplies, rentals, and fuel. For information about registration and operating regulations, contact the Tulare County Boat Patrol Office at (559) 782-4797.

Fees:

Camping Fees Day Use Fees
Without electricity -- $16 Daily -- $4
With electricity -- $21 Annual Pass -- $30

The Golden Age and Golden Access passport program expired Dec. 31, 2006. However, both passes are still honored as evidence of
eligibility for related discounts at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks. Corps parks also honor two of the America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes: the Interagency Senior and Interagency Access passes. The Corps does not sell or issue either pass.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sells an annual pass for $30. The Corps Annual Pass gives unlimited access to day-use areas at any Corps park for one calendar year, and is sold at all Corps parks.

Hunting:
Hunting is permitted in the 1,400 acre Wildlife Management Area in accordance with California Hunting Regulations. The most popular game species in the area are pheasant and dove. Game may be taken with shotguns only.

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