Brush Creek Dispersed Camping
Brush Creek is a dispersed camping or day use site open year-round. There are vault toilets available and trash bins available in the summer months. This is where the Brush Creek meets the Upper Kern River and is a good spot for fishing.
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General Information
- No trash service - Pack It In, Pack It Out
- Know Before You Go! It is your responsibility to plan accordingly and know the closures and restrictions for the area you plan to visit.
Open all year around.
Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. During fire restrictions campfires and barbeques my be prohibited. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online for FREE at preventwildfireca.org
Effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026. No camping within 50 feet of the Brush Creek water’s edge, between the intersection of Brush Creek with the Kern River and points 0.5 miles east of the Kern River along both branches of Brush Creek, in the Brush Creek Dispersed Camping Area.
Camping and campfires within 25 feet of the water's edge is prohibited due to the Wild and Scenic Designation. Glass containers prohibited.
Depending on fire restrictions and fire danger, campfires may be prohibited for dispersed camping.
America The Beautiful Access/Senior Passes are Honored.
Free of charge
6' leash requirements.
Contact Name: Kern River Ranger District
Contact Phone: 760-376-3781
Address: 11380 Kernville Road Kernville, CA 93238
Phone: 760-376-3781
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.SequoiaNF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.964361
Longitude: -118.478222
Directions
Head north from Kernville approximately 15 miles and Brush Creek will be on the west side of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Human Waste: Proper disposal of human waste is crucial. Human waste can spread disease, lead to contaminated water supplies, contaminate soils, attract wildlife, and spoil a dispersed camping area for future users. Portable eco-friendly human waste disposal systems which allow you to safely "Pack It Out" are commercially available and recommended. As a last resort, choose a spot at least 200 feet away from water sources and dispersed campsites, dig a small hole at least six inches deep, and cover it when you are through. Seal your toilet paper in a bag, pack it out, and dispose of it properly.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Be prepared to bring your own drinking water or have a water filter. Lake, stream or spring water may be contaminated.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
