Wildcat Equestrian Area

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Raymond, CA · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed

The managing agency hasn't published road access for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Water Hookup
Style Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Sites Accepting RVs1
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites1

Location

37.208191, -119.962846 · 32175 Road 29 , Raymond , CA 93653

Description

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.

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.

Activities

BIKING BIRDING CAMPING HIKING HORSE CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone(559) 689-3255
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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