Wildcat Equestrian Area

$60.00/night

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Water hookups: all 1 sites
  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Largest party: 60 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 6.9 mi

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

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Season dates

Peak season

Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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