Connectivity
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Campground
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
Eastman Lake, California
About this campground
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground on Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like canoeing, birding and hiking.
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and access to showers.
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground includes three equestrian sites with horse corrals.
Map
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- Latitude
- 37.207221° N
- Longitude
- 119.966450° 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
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash service
- 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
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 50 ft
- Sewer hookupsCommunity report
- Water 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
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground on Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like 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. Wildcat Recreation Area Campground includes three equestrian sites with horse corrals.
Facilities
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and access to showers.
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. Wildcat Recreation Area Campground 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
- Horse Camping
- Birding
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
Amenities and facility features
- Toilets
- Showers
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Dump station
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Horse Corrals
- Lantern Posts
- Parking Area
- Picnic Shelters
- RV Parking
- Recycling
- Water Spigot
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
16 sites- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 50 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Equestrian Non-Electric
3 sites- Equipment
- Horse, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- 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
- Override Sliding Window
- 1
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Wildcat 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
- Wildcat Recreation Area Campground's official facility record states: Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, 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 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Equestrian Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Standard 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
Facility contact
(559) 689-3255