Facilities
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and access to showers.
Recreation.govCA
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
Eastman Lake
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
19
sites
Mon, Jul 27
19
sites
Tue, Jul 28
19
sites
Wed, Jul 29
19
sites
Thu, Jul 30
19
sites
Fri, Jul 31
19
sites
Sat, Aug 1
19
sites
Sun, Aug 2
19
sites
Mon, Aug 3
19
sites
Tue, Aug 4
19
sites
Wed, Aug 5
19
sites
Thu, Aug 6
19
sites
Fri, Aug 7
16
sites
Sat, Aug 8
17
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
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. 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
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.
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 W05
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W02
WCAT
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W12
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W03
WCAT
50 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W15
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W18
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W01
WCAT
37 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W16
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W04
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site W11
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W10
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W09
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W07
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W08
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W17
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W14
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W13
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W06
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site W19
WCAT
—
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
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.
More at Eastman Lake
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Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Common questions
Is Wildcat Recreation Area Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?
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?
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