Openings · last 7 days
7
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233363
When Eshom Campground reopens
Eshom Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
34
Openings · last 90 days
35
Only 35 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 144 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 89 open for online reservation · 24 reserved · 31 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
38.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 89 of 144 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online38.2%
Open site-nights89 / 144
Reserved (of online inventory)24 / 113
Weekday openings58
Weekend openings31
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 58 fall on weekdays and 31 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 89 of 144 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 05 | 6 |
| 07 | 6 |
| 08 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
89 open site-nights across 16 sites at Eshom Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 14 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 05.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 16 sites take 25 ft, 14 sites take 35 ft, 13 sites take 40 ft.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 07 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 08 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 10 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 11 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 12 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 15 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 16 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 19 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 20 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 21 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 22 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 24 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 06 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 13 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 04 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
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 Park
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.
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.
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.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups16 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
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 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.
Sequoia National Forest, 35860 East Kings Canyon Road, Dunlap, CA 93621559-335-2232
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233363 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233363 · Eshom Campground · Dunlap CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Eshom Campground?
Reservations for Eshom Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 89 of 144 tracked site-nights are currently open (61.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 35 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Eshom Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings at Eshom Campground in the last 7 days, 34 over 30 days and 35 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Eshom Campground?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 05. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Eshom Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
14 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Eshom Campground?
September 2026, with 89 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 144.
When is the next open date at Eshom Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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