Wildcat Equestrian Area
Wildcat Equestrian Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in California. Hookups: water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.20819, -119.96285
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horse Camping, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Wildcat Equestrian Area
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 43 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Primitive Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cordoniz Group Area South | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Cordoniz Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Cordoniz Group Area North | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Codorniz Recreation Area Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.6 mi | — | Electric & 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.