Eshom sits deep in the Sierra foothills at 4,800 feet, where ponderosa pine and cedar mix with giant sequoias in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It's a family-friendly base camp with creek access and trails leading into the Redwood Mountain grove, about 80 miles northeast of Fresno.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Developed
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 23
- 💵Fee per Night
- Free
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 4,800 ft
- 📍GPS
- 36.69011, -118.94840
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-335-2232
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
This 23-site campground splits into two distinct sections with different personalities. The west section offers the developed camping experience with two loops, potable water spigots, and sites 2 through 5 specifically designed for slide-ins and tents. An old road here leads down to Eshom Creek on foot.
The east section takes a more rustic approach. Sites here have irregular parking areas, stone fire rings without grills, and a more informal feel. The layout follows a spur road that ends in a loop, giving it a quieter, more secluded character than the west loops.
Many sites border Eshom Creek, which runs adjacent to the campground. The setting puts you among ponderosa pine, cedar, and giant sequoias — part of the Hume Lake Ranger District in Sequoia National Forest.
What to Know
Reservations are required, and the facility serves as part of the Giant Sequoia National Monument system. The campground caters well to families with its multi-family sites and developed amenities including vault toilets throughout.
For water access, stick to the west section loops. The east section trades convenience for a more primitive feel, so choose based on what type of camping experience you want.
Nearby
Trails from camp lead directly into the Redwood Mountain/Whitaker forest grove of giant sequoias. The area offers hiking, biking, and off-road exploring outside designated wilderness boundaries. Kings Canyon National Park sits just over an hour away via Highway 245, expanding your exploration options into some of the Sierra's more dramatic terrain.
The winding access road through rural Sierra foothills puts you in habitat for black bears, mule deer, and various bird species — standard Sierra wildlife that you'll likely encounter around camp.