U.S. Forest Service · Sequoia National Forest · Dunlap, CA

Eshom Campground

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

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov24 sites35 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
active
Land · 2 mi away · 20 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups13
Tent-only4
Host/management7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftShadePeople / vehiclesFires
04Tent onlyBack-in40Full6 / 1Yes
05Tent onlyBack-in40Full6 / 1Yes
06Tent onlyPull-through40Full6 / 1Yes
07Tent onlyBack-in40Full6 / 1Yes
08StandardBack-in30Full6 / 1Yes
10StandardBack-in30Full6 / 1Yes
11StandardBack-in30Full6 / 1Yes
12StandardBack-in30Full6 / 1Yes
13StandardBack-in25Partial6 / 1Yes
15StandardBack-in25Full6 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestSequoia National Forest
BookingReservations for this campground can be made by visiting Eshom Campground, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov or call 877-444-677.
FeesCampsite fees range from $34-68 a night. $8 a night for an extra vehicle

Sequoia National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Eshom Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.03 inches of precipitation, 37.7 inches of snowFebruary: 7.33 inches of precipitation, 44.8 inches of snowMarch: 7.81 inches of precipitation, 35.1 inches of snowApril: 3.58 inches of precipitation, 20.0 inches of snowMay: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJune: 0.53 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowNovember: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 8.6 inches of snowDecember: 6.63 inches of precipitation, 30.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.9°F averageFebruary: 35.5°F averageMarch: 37.8°F averageApril: 41.0°F averageMay: 48.7°F averageJune: 58.2°F averageJuly: 65.6°F averageAugust: 65.4°F averageSeptember: 60.1°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 42.2°F averageDecember: 35.4°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grant Grove, 3 miles from the campground at 6,580 feet, station USC00043551 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 186 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting 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.).

Nearest townDunlap, California
Coordinates36.6901° N, 118.9484° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Land

    2 mi from the campground · 20 acres

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    4 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    5 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗13.7 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗34 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗37.9 mi

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Explore

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Eshom Campground | Sequoia National Forest | California | Site by Site Exploration

Worth a stop

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.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 3.8 mi
    Quail Flat Ski
    3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 3.8 mi
    Big Baldy
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.2 mi
    Starlight Ski
    1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness begins about 1.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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.

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.

Guidebooks for Sequoia National Forest and California

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  • Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    Laurel Scheidt, 2022
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  • Moon Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon
    Ann Marie Brown, 2021
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    Tom Stienstra, 2022
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Eshom Campground?

Sites at Eshom Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations for this campground can be made by visiting Eshom Campground, Sequoia National Forest - Recreation.gov or call 877-444-677. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Eshom Campground?

Campsite fees range from $34-68 a night. $8 a night for an extra vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Eshom Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Eshom Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Eshom Campground have?

24 sites, including 13 standard sites without power and 4 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Eshom Campground?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Eshom Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Eshom Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Eshom Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Eshom Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Eshom Campground?

Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking and off-road exploring outside of the wilderness area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Eshom Campground?

Dunlap, California. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Eshom Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Sunset Campground (3.4 mi), Azalea Campground (3.8 mi), and Crystal Springs Campground (3.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby