Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 19
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCAT | W01 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | — | |
| WCAT | W02 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| WCAT | W03 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| WCAT | W04 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W05 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W09 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W10 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W11 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W12 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W13 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W14 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W15 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W16 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W17 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W18 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | |
| WCAT | W19 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-05. This member’s public-lands record →