Eshom Campground
Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Dunlap, CA, CA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$71 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (84 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 ParkFor facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Eshom Campground is a developed facility with 23 multi-family sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Nestled among Giant Sequoia, Ponderosa pine, and Cedar at 4,800 feet in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, this quiet wilderness campground offers clean facilities and abundant recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, and wildlife viewing near Kings Canyon National Park.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Black Bear, Spotted Owl, Long-tailed Weasel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, and three lizard species (Northern Alligator, Common Sagebrush, Western Fence) documented in the area.
Insider tips for Eshom Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites. Do NOT follow GPS down Forest Road 14S45; it is unpaved, requires high clearance, and can be impassable. Use CA-180 and CA-245 instead. Self-contained RVs only—no hookups available. Bring your own water and waste capacity.
Skip Eshom Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, or sewer). You require paved road access to the campground. You visit outside May-October (seasonal closure).
Best time to visit Eshom Campground: May-October — Official operating season; verified in campground data..
Nearby campgrounds: Sunset Campground (Ca) (Three Rivers, CA), Azalea Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Ten Mile Campground (Ca) (Hume, CA), Fir Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eshom Campground
Cell signal at Eshom Campground (Dunlap, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 ParkFor facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Eshom Campground is a developed facility with 23 multi-family sites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites.
Do NOT follow GPS down Forest Road 14S45; it is unpaved, requires high clearance, and can be impassable. Use CA-180 and CA-245 instead.
Self-contained RVs only
no hookups available. Bring your own water and waste capacity.
Official operating season; verified in campground data.
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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.) 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 l
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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