Facility Details - ESHOM CAMPGROUND, CA

Overview

Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among ponderosa pine, cedar, Sequoia and other conifers. This Forest Service campground is part of the Hume Lake Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest. It is located approximately 80 miles northeast of Fresno, CA, near Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.

Natural Features:

The Sequoia's landscape is as spectacular as its trees. Soaring granite monoliths, glacier-torn canyons, roaring whitewater and more await discovery at the Sierra Nevada's southern end.

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.

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.

A fenced pasture is available for campers with horses. Blackberries and gooseberries grow around the campground, inviting berry pickers.

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. There is no potable water in this section. Sites have irregular and informal parking aprons, stone fire rings and no grills. The facility amenities are favorable for a family destination.

Nearby Attractions:

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are nearby, offering more chances to explore the natural beauty of the area.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Birding Campfire Rings Creek Access Drinking Water Fenced Pastures Fishing Food Storage Locker Hiking Host	Mountain Biking Pay Phone Picnic Area RV sites Swimming Trails Trash Collection Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing

Know Before You Go

Caution: Bears frequent the area; all food and scented products must be kept in the bear boxes provided
In accordance with standard industry practices, Sequoia Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Use of chainsaws is not allowed
This facility is operated by Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management and your comments are appreciated; comment forms are available from campground hosts or on CLM's website: www.clm-services.com.
Learn more about Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.6891, -118.9504
36°41'21"N, 118°57'1"W

To Eshom Campground from Fresno: Go East on HWY. 180 to HWY. 245, turn right, go to Badger, and turn left on Whitaker Forest Drive. Go approximately 9 miles to Eshom Campground .It will be on the right-side of the road.