About this campground
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.
Activities
- BIKING
- HORSE CAMPING
- BIRDING
- HIKING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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