Army Corps of Engineers · California
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · California, United States
- Sites
- 19
- Hookups
- 19 with water, 19 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 702 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Eastman Lake
- Nearest town
- Raymond
- Address
- P.O. Box 67, Raymond, CA, 93653
- Phone
- (559) 689-3255
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Hiking, Horse Camping, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
19 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 40° | 30° | 71° | 3 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 39° | 28° | 77° | 3 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 43° | 32° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 46° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 82° | 56° | 43° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 92° | 63° | 50° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 100° | 71° | 59° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 98° | 70° | 63° | 110° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 92° | 63° | 53° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 53° | 42° | 92° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 45° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 38° | 31° | 70° | 1 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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