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Wildcat Equestrian Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Raymond · California · Eastman Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Eastman Lake |
| Location | Raymond · California · Eastman Lake · 37.20819, -119.96285 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group equestrian |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterVault toilets |
| Phone | (559) 689-3255 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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.
Recreation Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking.
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.
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.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 689-3255. Nearby Attractions The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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1 mi straight-line · RAYMOND CaliforniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCodorniz Campground
1 mi straight-line · Raymond CaliforniaUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersChowchilla Recreation Area Day Use
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Trip Card — Wildcat Equestrian Area
Raymond · California · Eastman Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Raymond · California · Eastman Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | No electric reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10327336 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.