U.S. Forest Service · Giant Sequoia National Monument · CA

Eshom Campground

A photo of facility ESHOM CAMPGROUND with WaterfrontPhoto · Jessica Gross
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
24Sites
35 ftMax rig

The place

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

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
ESHOM CAMPGROUND01management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND02management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND03management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND04tent only nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND05tent only nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND06tent only nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND07tent only nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND08standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND09management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND10standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND11standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND12standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND13standard nonelectric25 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND14management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND15standard nonelectric25 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND16standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND17management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND18standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND19standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND20standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND21standard nonelectric35 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND22standard nonelectric30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND23management30 ft
ESHOM CAMPGROUND24standard nonelectric30 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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.

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Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CA-20. This member’s public-lands record →

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