Eshom Campground
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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 National Park 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. Keep reading
Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. Nearby Attractions The entrance to Kings Canyon National Park is just over an hour away from the campground using Hwy 245, offering more chances to explore the natural beauty of the area.
The sites · 24
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 01 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 02 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 03 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 04 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 05 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 06 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 07 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 08 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 09 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 10 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 11 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 12 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 13 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 14 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 15 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 16 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 17 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 18 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 19 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 20 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 21 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 22 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 23 | management | 30 ft | — | |
| ESHOM CAMPGROUND | 24 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in CA-20. This member’s public-lands record →