ESHOM CAMPGROUND

About ESHOM CAMPGROUND

Overview 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 ParkRecreation 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.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.

How to Get There

Be Advised: Do not follow GPS directions down Forest Road 14S45. This road is NOT PAVED, requires high clearance, and can be impassable in areas.From 180 East - Right on 245 (From 180 West - Sharp Left on 245)Left on Hogback Rd(Vehicles over 25' not recommended due to sharp curves and limited road signs to campground.)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 “T” in the road and turn left onto FR 14S75 and follow signs to the Campground.Campground is not paved. Please watch your speed in the campground. There are a number of very large berms on the main drive heading into the campground.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to ESHOM CAMPGROUND

Heading to ESHOM CAMPGROUND? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)