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Campground
Wildcat Equestrian Area
Eastman Lake, California
About this campground
Eastman Lake are surrounded by tall grasses and scattered oak trees, giving way to stunning mountain views.
Wildcat Equestrian Area facility offeres areas for camping, horse hitching posts and corrals, water, bbq, fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets, and access to showers.
The lake features 1,780 surface acres, fed by the cool waters of the Chowchilla River.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.208191° N
- Longitude
- 119.962846° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Equestrian sites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- 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
- Sanitary dump
- Parking
- Water hookups
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
Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking. Tucked in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the area attracts abundant wildlife like bobcats, bald eagles, golden eagles, and hawks. Wildcat Equestrian Area is a equestrian group area with water, vault toilets, horse corrals and hitching posts.
Facilities
Wildcat Equestrian Area facility offeres areas for camping, horse hitching posts and corrals, water, bbq, fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets, and access to showers.
Recreation
Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking.
Natural Features
The rolling hills around Buchanan Dam, H.V. 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
- Biking
- Camping
- Birding
- Horseback Riding
- Horse Camping
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Dump station
- Campfire Rings
- Corrals
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Hitching Racks
- Horse Corrals
- Horse Staging Area
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Lantern Posts
- Parking Area
- Pit Toilets
- Trailheads
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Group Equestrian
1 site- Equipment
- Boat, Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Horse, Large Tent Over 9x12`, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 60
- Maximum vehicles
- 30
- Check-in
- 2:00 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
- Allow Mid Stay Modification
- 1
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive nights
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Minimum stay
- 1 consecutive nights
- Override Sliding Window
- 1
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 60 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 30 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Wildcat Equestrian Area'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
- Wildcat Equestrian Area's official facility record states: Wildcat Equestrian Area facility offeres areas for camping, horse hitching posts and corrals, water, bbq, fire pits, picnic tables, vault toilets, and access to showers.
- 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 | Group Equestrian | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Equestrian | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Equestrian | $60 | — | — |
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