Eshom Campground is in a remote area of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, which is part of Sequoia National Forest. The campground is about 20 miles off Highway 180 near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. Visitors to Eshom Campground enjoy its quiet location along Eshom Creek. Hiking trails lead into the Redwood Mountain/Whitaker forest grove of Giant Sequoias. Mountain biking is another favorite activity in the area. Berry pickers take to the abundance of blackberries and gooseberries growing around the campground.
Eshom Campground has 23 campsites divided into two sections and surrounded by a forest of ponderosa pine, cedar, Sequoia and other conifers. In the west section campers find potable water spigots at sites around two loops. Sites 4, 5, and 7 are designated for tents only. All other sites can accommodate tents and small RVs or trailers. The east section is more rustic, lacking potable water. Parking aprons are informal and campsites have stone fire rings but no grills.
A fenced pasture is available for those with horses. Good riding trails are nearby.
Directions: From Fresno, travel east on Hwy. 180 to Hwy. 245. Turn right onto Hwy 245 and drive approximately 11 miles to Badger. At Badger, turn left on Whitaker Forest Drive. Go approximately 9 miles to Eshom Campground. Watch for it on the right side of the road.
While Forest Road 14S75 may appear on maps to be a shorter route to the campground, be advised that it is a dirt road which turns extremely bumpy about half way down. Unmarked side roads can be very confusing.
| Eshom Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Eshom Campground Location: | Take Highway 180 to Hwy. 245 and then at Badger turn left on Whitaker Forest Dr. |
| Elevation: | 4,800 feet |
| Mileage for Gateway City: | Fresno - 72 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 23 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-May through September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($7 per nght for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management, for Sequoia National Forest |
| Hume Lake Ranger District: | (559) 338-2251 |
| Reservations for Eshom Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservatiions are available whenever the campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 25 feet (due to narrow, winding roads) |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $34 per night for single site ($2 more on holiday weekends) | Campground Map: | Eshom Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Eshom Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Eshom Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water (except in east section) |
| Showers and laundry: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Eshom Campground: | Explore along the banks of Eshom Creek, looking for Native American grinding stones and bathtubs. Drive a short distance and then hike through the Redwood Mountain/Whitaker forest grove of Giant Sequoias, Whitaker Forest and Redwood Mountain groves of Giant Sequoias. Drive to Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. |
Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are filled with scenic wonders and great places to explore. Campers at Eshom Campground are near the largest grove of Giant Sequoias in the world.
Check Sequoia National Forest - Eshom Campground for any campground updates
Also check Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Alerts for current park conditions.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
