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Wildcat Recreation Area Campground

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US Army Corps of Engineers
19Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
19Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the 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.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 19 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
19
Vehicle limit
6
Vehicle length
3
Driveway entry
18
Shade
18

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
16
Equestrian Nonelectric
3

THE ACTUAL SITES

19 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site W01
WCAT
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W02
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-through
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W03
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-through
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W04
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site W05
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W06
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Pull-through
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W07
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W08
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Back-in
37 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W09
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
0 vehicles
Pull-through
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W10
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Pull-through
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W11
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Pull-through
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W12
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Pull-through
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W13
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W14
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W15
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W16
WCAT
Source updated: 2025-12-05
Equestrian Nonelectric
Horse: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Back-in
37 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W17
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Equestrian Nonelectric
Horse: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Pull-through
47 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W18
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Equestrian Nonelectric
Horse: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Back-in
47 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes
Site W19
WCAT
Source updated: 2026-10-01
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
Not reported vehicles
Pull-through
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Yes

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