Army Corps of Engineers · California
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · California, United States
- Sites
- 68
- Hookups
- 33 electric, 67 with water, 33 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Camping fees have increased.
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 627 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon good · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (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, 93653-0067
- Phone
- 559-689-3255
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming
68 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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° | 2 of 11 |
| February | 60° | 39° | 29° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 43° | 32° | 88° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 69° | 47° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 83° | 56° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 92° | 64° | 50° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 100° | 71° | 60° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 99° | 70° | 63° | 110° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 92° | 63° | 53° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 54° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 69° | 45° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 59° | 39° | 32° | 71° | 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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