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.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
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Sat, Sep 12
1
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Sun, Sep 13
1
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Mon, Sep 14
1
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Tue, Sep 15
1
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Wed, Sep 16
1
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Thu, Sep 17
1
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Fri, Sep 18
1
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Sat, Sep 19
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Sun, Sep 20
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Mon, Sep 21
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Tue, Sep 22
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Wed, Sep 23
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Thu, Sep 24
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. 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 rolling hills around Buchanan Dam, H.V.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
Recreation
Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking.
Nearby Attractions
The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site Wildcat Campground
EQUE
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vehicle
60
people
Yes
shade
More at Eastman Lake
Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.
Active
Tracked page
19 sites open
Scanned 11h ago
Official link
Booking
Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Common questions
Is Wildcat Equestrian Area available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Wildcat Equestrian Area?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.