Brush Creek Dispersed Camping
Ponderosa, California · 3,783 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 19 mi S: Cyrus, 543 acres, 85% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,783 ft (1,153 m)3,783 ft1,153 m
- Land
- Sequoia National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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- Hours (apr-oct)
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About
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
Fees: America The Beautiful Access/Senior Passes are Honored.
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Brush Creek Dispersed Camping: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny66°36°
- WedSunny76°41°
- ThuSunny83°42°
- FriSunny82°43°
- SatSunny80°43°
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Location and contact
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