Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use
Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in California. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.22500, -119.98306
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-689-3255
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use
Overview Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake, surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors take advantage of this scenic setting for fishing, boating and hiking. Abundant wildlife in the area includes bobcats, Golden eagles, hawks, Wood ducks and Bald eagles. Recreation With warm summers and mild winters, visitors can take advantage of a range of activities including eight miles of trails available for hikers, mountain bikers or horseback riders. Eastman is the first lake designated by the California Department of Fish and Game as a Trophy Bass Fishery. Crappie, trout and catfish are also popular catches. Facilities The picnic shelter can be reserved on a day to day basis only. Camping overnight is not allowed. The picnic shelter holds up to 100 people. A playground, horseshoe pits, and flush toilets are also available for use. Natural Features Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Range, Eastman Lake boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The 1,780 surface-acre lake is fed by the Chowchilla River, a tributary of the San Joaquin River. Nearby Attractions The Observation Center is an ideal stopping place to learn about the natural and cultural history of the area.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (0 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codorniz Recreation Area Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Cordoniz Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Cordoniz Group Area North | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Cordoniz Group Area South | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Wildcat Primitive Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Wildcat Equestrian Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.6 mi | — | Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.