California whitewater, Brush Creek tulare county, Rincon Camp to Kern River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.5 miles   You don't walk back up the run.........there is a short shuttle, then you walk down to the put-in Says Scott Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in California tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bakersfield, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful Southern Sierra Nevada     scenery is an added bonus. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The scenic beauty of tulare County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Rincon Camp to Kern River section is one of them. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to   stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Rincon Camp to Kern River section of Brush Creek in California is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: You positively must check out Sequoia National Forest if you're here at Brush Creek, and South Creek Falls is an inspiring place to explore during your stay. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Southern Sierra Nevada. Going for a hike along the Tobias Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Brush Creek, Rincon Camp to Kern River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Brush Creek.   Whitewater Near Brush Creek: Brush Creek, tulare County, 1 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Rincon Camp to Kern River) Kern River, Tulare/ Kern County, 1 miles away       Class III-V - 17 miles long (Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3) Dry Meadow Creek, Kern County, 3 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (to North Fork Kern) Kern River, Tulare County, 9 miles away       Class III-V - 16.8 miles long (Forks of Kern to Johnsondale Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Eagle Rafting, Kern County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Sierra South MT Sports, Kern County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Hyside Inflatables River Trips, Kern County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Kern River Outfitters, Kern County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Kern River, Kern County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat) Whitewater Outfitter - Chuck Richard's White Water, Kern County, 19 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Brush Creek: Shirley Meadow, California , 16 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Sierra Summit, California , 85 miles away, 1679 foot drop, 11 lifts, 45 runs   Marinas Near Brush Creek: Reds Kern Valley Marina, Lake Isabella , 18 miles away French Gulch Marina, Lake Isabella , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Brush Creek: The Gateway Restaurant, Three Rivers , 38 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Porterville, Porterville , 39 miles away Best Western Porterville Inn, Porterville , 39 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites PORTERVILLE, Porterville , 39 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia Kings Canyon, Three Rivers , 40 miles away   Campgrounds Near Brush Creek: Brush Creek, Kernville, 1 miles away Limestone Campground, Tulare County, 1 miles away Fairview, Kernville, 3 miles away   Trails Near Brush Creek: Tobias Creek Trail, Tulare , 6 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 4434 feet elevation difference Summit Trail, Tulare , 9 miles away,  51.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference Bull Run Cattle Drive, Tulare , 11 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 1739 feet elevation difference Cannell Meadow Trail, Kern , 13 miles away,  21.4 hiking miles, 5112 feet elevation difference Old Sled Trail, Tulare , 14 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 1313 feet elevation difference Virginia Trail, Kern , 15 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Black Mountain Trail, Tulare , 19 miles away, 6.3 hiking miles, 4286 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Brush Creek: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA , 39 miles away Sequoia National Forest, California , 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near Brush Creek: Kern Valley Golf Course, Kernville , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Brush Creek Isabella Lake, Kern , 18 miles away