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Campground
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Eastman Lake, California
About this campground
The rolling hills around Eastman Lake are surrounded by tall grasses and scattered oak trees, giving way to stunning mountain views.
The lake features 1,780 surface acres, fed by the cool waters of the Chowchilla River.
Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like fishing, canoeing, birding and hiking.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.215833° N
- Longitude
- 119.968611° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
- Equestrian sites
Features
For campers
- Showers
- Picnic table
- Fires
- ADA access
- Flush toilets
- Drinking water
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Water hookups
- Pull-through sites
- Electric hookups
- 50 amp hookups
- 30 amp hookups
- Parking
- Full hookups
- Sanitary dump
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 75 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Sewer hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Codorniz Campground on H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like fishing, canoeing, birding and hiking. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the area attracts abundant wildlife like bobcats, golden eagles, mountain lions, hawks and wood ducks. Information about the lake's water level can be found under Additional Information.
Facilities
A mix of electric and non-electric campsites are available. Fish cleaning stations are near each boat ramp, and showers are on hand as well. Horse camping corrals are available.
Recreation
Eastman Lake is the first designated Trophy Bass Fishery, by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Both young and old anglers will find fishing on Eastman lake a satisfying challenge.
At the campground, visitors can try their hand at disc golf or challenge a group of friends to a game of volleyball. Horseshoe pits are also available for a little friendly competition.
Natural Features
The rolling hills around Eastman Lake are surrounded by tall grasses and scattered oak trees, giving way to stunning mountain views.
The lake features 1,780 surface acres, fed by the cool waters of the Chowchilla River.
Nearby Attractions
The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEvening Programs
- Camping
- BoatingCanoeing
- Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Showers
- Playground
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
42 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 75 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Electric
27 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 75 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 2 flagged accessible
Group Standard Area Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 100
- Maximum vehicles
- 25
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
RV Electric
6 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 55 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Equestrian
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Horse
- Maximum people
- 60
- Maximum vehicles
- 30
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 55 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Shelter Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 40
- Maximum vehicles
- 12
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Standard Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 160
- Maximum vehicles
- 50
- Maximum vehicle length
- 0 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Equestrian Non-Electric
3 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Horse, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 47 ft
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 75 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Base site allowance
- Camping fees have increased.
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- Maximum stay
- 14 nights
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Military Discount
- 1
- Override Sliding Window
- 1
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 days before arrival
- Maximum published vehicles
- 50 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Codorniz Recreation Area Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Eastman Lake.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Equestrian | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Standard Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Standard Electric | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Standard Electric | $90 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | RV Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Equestrian | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Standard Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Standard Electric | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Standard Electric | $90 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | RV Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Equestrian | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Standard Electric | $100 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Standard Electric | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Standard Electric | $90 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | RV Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- General store and fuel services are 20 miles away
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Please remember to wear a life jacket when you are in and on the water.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Eastman Lake is 30 miles northeast of Madera, 25 miles east of Chowchilla, and 50 miles north of Fresno. From Highway 99, travel east on Avenue 26 then north on Rd 29. Follow signs into the campground.
Facility contact
559-689-3255