Bush Creek Campground
Kernville, California
| Address: | Brush Creek Campground, Kernville, CA 93238, USA |
| GPS: |
35°57'58.0"N 118°28'44.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Camp, Kayak, and Swim
Bush Creek Campground is conveniently situated between several swimming holes in the canyon. The swimming holes stem from the upper portion of Kern River. The campground offers 6 campsites with toilets and picnic tables available. Near the campsite, there are multiple activities visitors can take advantage of such as biking, fishing, horseback riding, paddling, swimming, and white water rafting.
The campground offers amazing amenities that make camping super comfortable. Bush Creek campground has modern restrooms and showers, a clubhouse with ping pong and foosball tables, shaded trails, picnic areas, and an RV dump station. Bush Creek is open year round, making it very possible to enjoy every season in this area.
The highlight of Bush Creek is the swimming holes in the river nearby and the many hiking trails that can be taken advantage of. The water near the campgrounds can be steady flowing or flow quite quick, depending on the time of year. Be cautious in the faster flowing river on rocks that can become slippery. Trails along the creek are very well maintained, and have natural shade provided along the hike. The area isn't known to get very crowded, so if you are planning to go somewhere to just disconnect, Bush Creek might just be the spot for you!
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Directions
From Kernville, California
- Head northeast on Kernville Rd toward Big Blue Rd/
Blue Rd (0.2 mi) - Turn left onto Buena Vista Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Sierra Way (3.0 mi)
- Continue onto Mountain Hwy 99Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or daysDestination will be on the left(15.7 mi)
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