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Located in the scenic setting of Badger, California, Eshom Campground offers a peaceful atmosphere for outdoor enthusiasts and their canine companions. While primarily known for its camping facilities, the area also provides a pet-friendly environment where you and your dog can enjoy nature together. Surrounded by forested landscapes, this site is ideal for dog-friendly hiking and exploring pet-friendly trails near the local community.
If you’re seeking a tranquil spot to unwind with your dog, Eshom Campground in Badger is a fantastic destination to discover. Whether you are passing through or looking for a longer camping trip with your furry friend, the natural space and welcoming atmosphere make it a unique option for pet owners in the area.
Great camp site, drove the rig up to stay but it was closed for the season. We hiked the area and it was amazing! Not easy to get to but worth it.
Great camp site, drove the rig up to stay but it was closed for the season. We hiked the area and it was amazing! Not easy to get to but worth it.
Great camp site, drove the rig up to stay but it was closed for the season. We hiked the area and it was amazing! Not easy to get to but worth it.
5 star experience for those who look for wilderness with a clean toilet and running water!! Middle of nowhere before the Kings Canyon entrance.
–We came from the south, heading northeast on CA-198 E. We took the CA-216 W to Dry Creek Dr. and stayed on that to Eshom Valley Dr. This was a long, narrow, windy road. Then Wortman Mills Rd to the campground entrance. I had downloaded offline maps and had no problem navigating.
–It was so quiet, and if you didn’t breathe too loud, you could hear the creek from our campsite. Isolated dark skies and a million stars! The large meadow at the end of the campground was lush in August. I did not see any cows 🙁 The creek was within walking distance of almost all the sites. We tried traipsing along what we thought was a trail we found at the end of the campground, but it’s overgrown and dead ends at the meadow fence. There are bear boxes, fire rings, and tables on each site. The bathroom was clean and the spigot was close. We collected loose wood at the entrance for firewood and swept the campsite for kindling. Nature provides 🙂 A great tranquil campground! A few other groups were camping but it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves!
–I highly recommend if you have time to commute to and from the park entrance. It’s as close as you can be to the park without being in with the crowds. It took about 45 minutes on forest roads to get to the Big Stump entrance where 180 forks.
–Wortman Mills Rd turns left and becomes Forest Rte 14S75. Then a couple miles on 14S43 and 14S45, which ends at the General’s Highway 180.
-The forest service roads are mostly compacted and smooth, with tree canopy and breathtaking vistas, but a few deeply rutted areas made me glad we brought my husband’s Chevy Silverado and not my Subaru Forrester.
5 star experience for those who look for wilderness with a clean toilet and running water!! Middle of nowhere before the Kings Canyon entrance.
–We came from the south, heading northeast on CA-198 E. We took the CA-216 W to Dry Creek Dr. and stayed on that to Eshom Valley Dr. This was a long, narrow, windy road. Then Wortman Mills Rd to the campground entrance. I had downloaded offline maps and had no problem navigating.
–It was so quiet, and if you didn’t breathe too loud, you could hear the creek from our campsite. Isolated dark skies and a million stars! The large meadow at the end of the campground was lush in August. I did not see any cows 🙁 The creek was within walking distance of almost all the sites. We tried traipsing along what we thought was a trail we found at the end of the campground, but it’s overgrown and dead ends at the meadow fence. There are bear boxes, fire rings, and tables on each site. The bathroom was clean and the spigot was close. We collected loose wood at the entrance for firewood and swept the campsite for kindling. Nature provides 🙂 A great tranquil campground! A few other groups were camping but it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves!
–I highly recommend if you have time to commute to and from the park entrance. It’s as close as you can be to the park without being in with the crowds. It took about 45 minutes on forest roads to get to the Big Stump entrance where 180 forks.
–Wortman Mills Rd turns left and becomes Forest Rte 14S75. Then a couple miles on 14S43 and 14S45, which ends at the General’s Highway 180.
-The forest service roads are mostly compacted and smooth, with tree canopy and breathtaking vistas, but a few deeply rutted areas made me glad we brought my husband’s Chevy Silverado and not my Subaru Forrester.
5 star experience for those who look for wilderness with a clean toilet and running water!! Middle of nowhere before the Kings Canyon entrance.
–We came from the south, heading northeast on CA-198 E. We took the CA-216 W to Dry Creek Dr. and stayed on that to Eshom Valley Dr. This was a long, narrow, windy road. Then Wortman Mills Rd to the campground entrance. I had downloaded offline maps and had no problem navigating.
–It was so quiet, and if you didn’t breathe too loud, you could hear the creek from our campsite. Isolated dark skies and a million stars! The large meadow at the end of the campground was lush in August. I did not see any cows 🙁 The creek was within walking distance of almost all the sites. We tried traipsing along what we thought was a trail we found at the end of the campground, but it’s overgrown and dead ends at the meadow fence. There are bear boxes, fire rings, and tables on each site. The bathroom was clean and the spigot was close. We collected loose wood at the entrance for firewood and swept the campsite for kindling. Nature provides 🙂 A great tranquil campground! A few other groups were camping but it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves!
–I highly recommend if you have time to commute to and from the park entrance. It’s as close as you can be to the park without being in with the crowds. It took about 45 minutes on forest roads to get to the Big Stump entrance where 180 forks.
–Wortman Mills Rd turns left and becomes Forest Rte 14S75. Then a couple miles on 14S43 and 14S45, which ends at the General’s Highway 180.
-The forest service roads are mostly compacted and smooth, with tree canopy and breathtaking vistas, but a few deeply rutted areas made me glad we brought my husband’s Chevy Silverado and not my Subaru Forrester.
Hello friends on this trip I explored Eshom Campgrounds, but was unable to stay long due to a prescribed burn of the of eshom forest, so I made my way to Hartland Christian Camp Whitaker Forest Rd where I stop and prepared a meal with tea. There are giant Sequoia trees near Eshom camp.
Hello friends on this trip I explored Eshom Campgrounds, but was unable to stay long due to a prescribed burn of the of eshom forest, so I made my way to Hartland Christian Camp Whitaker Forest Rd where I stop and prepared a meal with tea. There are giant Sequoia trees near Eshom camp.
Hello friends on this trip I explored Eshom Campgrounds, but was unable to stay long due to a prescribed burn of the of eshom forest, so I made my way to Hartland Christian Camp Whitaker Forest Rd where I stop and prepared a meal with tea. There are giant Sequoia trees near Eshom camp.
Love it here. A little off the beaten path but very quiet and peaceful. The campground manager steve is super nice and he keeps the vault toilets very clean. It is a bit of a drive to the center of the park, but we dont mind the drives through the forest.