Brush Creek Recreation Site
Leslie R.The Dyrt PRO User
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.

Activities in the area:

  • This campground is the closest to the trailhead for 7 teacups hiking or canyoneering
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • White water tubing/rafting/kayaking
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Tour of the campground
    Play button icon
  • Overlook of Brush Creek meeting the Kern River
    Play button icon