Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use

Eastman Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: RAYMOND, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.The picnic shelter can be reserved on a day to day basis only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chowchilla-recreation-area-day-use to be notified when sites open up.

Chowchilla Recreation Area offers scenic camping at Eastman Lake surrounded by oak-covered hills with fishing, hiking, and eight miles of trails. Campers praise it as a highly recommended spot for fishing and family gatherings with good lake access.

Wildlife alert: California Ground Squirrel, Coyote, Western Red-tailed Hawk, Horned Lark, Savannah Sparrow, Western Meadowlark

Insider tips for Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Rent multiple adjacent sites if you need space for family groups or larger parties Lake typically at partial capacity; plan water activities accordingly

Skip Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want more than 1 tent site available — only 1 site total.

Best time to visit Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October with warm summers and mild winters.

Nearby campgrounds: Codorniz Recreation Area Campground (RAYMOND, CA), Wildcat Recreation Area Campground (Raymond, CA), Wildcat Equestrian Area (Raymond, CA), Hidden View (RAYMOND, CA).