This recreation area is part of Eastman Lake

This recreation area is part of <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=480&agencyCode=130" rel="nofollow">Eastman Lake</a>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Wildcat Campground

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p>

<p>The lake features 1,780 surface acres, fed by the cool waters of the Chowchilla River.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (559) 689-3255.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.</p>

Wildcat Equestrian Area Group Site

Wildcat Equestrian Area

## 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.

## 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.

## Facilities

Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse
corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, 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.

## Nearby Attractions

The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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. </p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, toilets, and access to showers.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.  </p>
<p>The lake features 1,780 surface acres, fed by the cool waters of the Chowchilla River.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.</p>

Wildcat Recreation Area Campground

## Overview

Codorniz Campground on H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities
like fishing, 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. Information about the lake's water level
can be found under Additional Information.

## 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. At the campground, visitors can try
their hand at disc golf or challenge a group of friends to a game of
volleyball. Horseshoe pits are also available for a little friendly
competition.

## Facilities

A mix of electric and non-electric campsites are available. Fish cleaning
stations are near each boat ramp, and showers are on hand as well. Horse
camping corrals are available.

## Natural Features

The rolling hills around 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Codorniz Campground on H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like fishing, 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. Information about the lake's water level can be found under Additional Information.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
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.   
At the campground, visitors can try their hand at disc golf or challenge a group of friends to a game of volleyball. Horseshoe pits are also available for a little friendly competition. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A mix of electric and non-electric campsites are available. Fish cleaning stations are near each boat ramp, and showers are on hand as well. Horse camping corrals are available.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The rolling hills around Eastman Lake are surrounded by tall grasses and scattered oak trees, giving way to stunning mountain views. 
<br/><br/>
The lake features 1,780 surface acres, fed by the cool waters of the Chowchilla River.  
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Sierra National Forest is a short drive to the east of the campground.

H.V. Eastman Lake Codorniz Campground

Codorniz Recreation Area Campground

The playgrounds at H.V. Eastman Lake are temporarily closed for repairs. We
thank you for your understanding.

Codorniz Campground

## Overview

Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake,
surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors take advantage of this scenic
setting for fishing, boating and hiking. Abundant wildlife in the area
includes bobcats, Golden eagles, hawks, Wood ducks and Bald eagles.

## Recreation

With warm summers and mild winters, visitors can take advantage of a range of
activities including eight miles of trails available for hikers, mountain
bikers or horseback riders.  
  
Eastman is the first lake designated by the California Department of Fish and
Game as a Trophy Bass Fishery. Crappie, trout and catfish are also popular
catches.

## Facilities

The picnic shelter can be reserved on a day to day basis only. Camping
overnight is not allowed. The picnic shelter holds up to 100 people. A
playground, horseshoe pits, and flush toilets are also available for use.

## Natural Features

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range, Eastman Lake boasts
spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The 1,780 surface-acre lake is
fed by the Chowchilla River, a tributary of the San Joaquin River.

## Nearby Attractions

The Observation Center is an ideal stopping place to learn about the natural
and cultural history of the area.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake, surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors take advantage of this scenic setting for fishing, boating and hiking. Abundant wildlife in the area includes bobcats, Golden eagles, hawks, Wood ducks and Bald eagles.<h2>Recreation</h2>
With warm summers and mild winters, visitors can take advantage of a range of activities including eight miles of trails available for hikers, mountain bikers or horseback riders. <br/><br/>
Eastman is the first lake designated by the California Department of Fish and Game as a Trophy Bass Fishery. Crappie, trout and catfish are also popular catches.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The picnic shelter can be reserved on a day to day basis only. Camping overnight is not allowed. The picnic shelter holds up to 100 people. A playground, horseshoe pits, and flush toilets are also available for use.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range, Eastman Lake boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The 1,780 surface-acre lake is fed by the Chowchilla River, a tributary of the San Joaquin River.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Observation Center is an ideal stopping place to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area. <br><br></p>

Day Use Group Area

Chowchilla Group Day Use Site

Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use

Just one hour north of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Rolling oak-
covered hills provide a scenic and restful setting for fishing, boating, and
hiking.

Just one hour north of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Rolling oak-covered hills provide a scenic and restful setting for fishing, boating, and hiking.

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