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Dispersed Camping

Brush Creek Recreation Site

7 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest

Brush Creek is a dispersed camping or day use site open year round. There are vault toilets available and seasonal trash bins. This is where the Brush Creek meets the Upper Kern River and is a good spot for fishing. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at preventwildfireca.org

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Location

Brush Creek Recreation Site is located in California

Directions

Head north from Kernville approximately 15 miles and Brush Creek will be on the west side of the road.

Coordinates

35.96625192 N
118.47879675 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Jake P.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 21, 2021

Loved it!

I loved this site!! No phone service, but there are toilets cleaned weekly, trash, you can hike, fish, raft, I even got a bb gun in Kernville to pass a little time 😂. Gorgoeus waterfalls! Fire rings available, but no table, no drinking water, however it is a FREE site!!

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Conrad G.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 16, 2021

Beautiful place next to river

Such a beautiful place! We camped right next to the river. It was such a peaceful place and the sounds of the river right next to our camp was just heaven on earth. We stayed for 2 nights in June 2020

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Adam C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2020

Can be nice without the crowds

Great campground about 30 minutes north of Kernville. There is a nice general store called McNally's just 10 min short of here. We showed up on Thursday and it was nice and mellow. But then the weekend crowd showed up Friday. It got very crowded and finding a spot can get desperate. Show up early and if u can do a weekday trip, do it. I tried a little fishing but didn't catch anything. Saw some others catch a couple throw backs. The water was wonderful and low for good swimming. I'd come back for sure.

Sam B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2020

Amazing Site!

Really great spot and near to the creek for wonderful hikes. Trees are amazing

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David C.

Scout

Reviewed Jan. 19, 2020

First Solo Trip

Was with a group of friends and being young we did come unprepared on a few cases but this was a great spot to settle on. Waters were quick but the few creeks around the area should be cared for, cleaned, and enjoyed on every opportunity possible. The trail across the road has beautiful scenery for those who respect it and has good space for those who can claim them first. Sandles are needed of course and bug spray is handy, and there’s a general store everyone stops at for gas and last minute necessities further down south on the road. A few secret places for those who know how to ask the right patrons.

Leslie R.

Legend

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018

Free, beautiful, stream-side camping

This is our favorite campground in the Sequoia National Forest, of the four we've stayed in. As long as you are 25 feet away from the river you can camp anywhere you want, so definitely not restricted to the parking lot area. There are some beautiful spots high up on a bank overlooking the stream. A quick walk down to the stream allows for quick refreshing dips whenever you want. The sound of the stream makes for wonderful white noise at night.

Facilities. There are vault toilets. During the summer season there are also trash bins provided. Unfortunately this campground does not have separate recycling bins nor running water. But hey, it's free! Just make sure to apply for your fire permit online ahead of time to be allowed to set up campfires or use camp stoves.

Dogs allowed throughout the forest as long as they are on leash.

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