Eshom Campground
Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among Ponderosa pine, Cedar,Giant sequoia and other conifers. This campground is part of the Hume Lake Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest. It is located approximately 80 miles northeast of Fresno, CA, and near Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks via an un-paved, winding, and rural road.
Eshom Campground is a developed facility with 23 multi-family sites. The campground has two sections, east and west. Vault toilets are provided.
The west section is comprised of two loops, while the east section has a spur ending in a loop. In the west section, campsites 2 through 5 are best suited for slide-ins and tents; potable water spigots are available throughout the loops. Access to Eshom Creek can be found off the west section, where an old road is open to foot traffic only and leads to the creek.
The east section is more rustic. Sites have irregular and informal parking aprons, stone fire rings and no grills. The facility amenities are favorable for a family destination.
Need to Know
- RVs over 25' not recommended due to sharp curves and limited road signs to campground.
- Learn more about Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
There is an extra vehicle fee of $8.00/night on the 2nd vehicle in each single campsite and on the 3rd & 4th vehicle in any double campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the 1st vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the 1st and 2nd are considered to be one vehicle and the 3rd and 4th are also considered to be one vehicle. So the fee would be a single $8.00/night of stay for the 3rd/4th motorcycle.
Natural Features
Eshom is neslted deep in the heart of the Sierra foothills. This area is accessed via a winding road in a rural region of the Sierra foothills.
The Sierra Nevada Mountains support populations of black bears, mule deer, and a variety of squirrels and other small mammals. Many bird species can also be seen.
Eshom Creek runs adjacent to the campground, and many of the sites border the water.
Nearby Attractions
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are located 25 miles from the campground using Hwy 245, offering more chances to explore the natural beauty of the area. Be advised, Highway 245 is a narrow and winding road.
Recreation
Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking and off-road exploring outside of the wilderness area. Trails lead into the Redwood Mountain/Whitaker forest grove of Giant Sequoias.
Contact Information
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Sequoia National Forest, 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap CA 93621
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 559-335-2232
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
(Paved route)
From 180 West to Millwood Rd, go sharp left.
From 180 East to Millwood Rd, go right.
Follow to Todd Eymann Rd, go left.
Follow to Pinehurst/245, go left.
Follow to Hogback Rd, go right.
(Vehicles over 30ft not advised.)
Go 4.5 miles to Whitaker Forest, go left.
(Follow sign to Eshom Camp.)
Go 4 miles and Whitaker Forest turns into County Rd 469. (Road has rough conditions in places, dirt and large pot holes.)
Go another 3.8 miles to a âTâ in the road and turn left onto FR 14S75 and follow signs to the Campground.
Campground not paved. Please watch your speed in the campground. There are a number of very large berms on the main driv
Available Campsites
- Site 15, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop ESHOM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
