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Brush Creek Dispersed Camping

usfs · CA

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  • dump station22 mi
  • fuel station15 mi

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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. Effective July 30, 2022 through September 30, 2024 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. 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

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    22 mi
  • fuel station

    Fastrip

    15 mi
  • grocery

    Sierra Gateway Market

    15 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    25 mi
  • trailhead

    Rincon Trailhead

    5.1 mi
  • attraction

    R-Ranch Adult Building

    3.4 mi
  • recreation site

    Corral Creek Picnic Area

    7.8 mi

Forest road access near this stay: SHERMAN PASS in Sequoia National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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