Brush Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open year-round. Brush Creek is a National Forest campground near Kernville, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,784 ft
35.9662, -118.4787 in Tulare. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Brush Creek is open year-round .
Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Brush Creek?
No. Brush Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Brush Creek?
Camping at Brush Creek is free.
Is there drinking water at Brush Creek?
No. Brush Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Brush Creek open?
Brush Creek is open year-round.
Who manages Brush Creek?
Brush Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Brush Creek
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Brush Creek, in a straight line: Jordan Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- 54
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- 1
- Season
- May to October
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
More campgrounds: camping near Kernville and campgrounds in Tulare.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01