Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
Eastman Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Raymond, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Boat Launch
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Wildcat Recreation Area Campground sits on Eastman Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering excellent opportunities for canoeing, birding, hiking, and bass fishing at California's first designated Trophy Bass Fishery. Campers report it's very peaceful and not crowded.
Wildlife alert: Western Red-tailed Hawk, Bushtit, Killdeer, American Coot, and California Ground Squirrel observed in the area. Official descriptions also note bobcats, golden eagles, mountain lions, and wood ducks.
Insider tips for Wildcat Recreation Area Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping — no hookups available. Equestrian sites with horse corrals available for horse camping.
Skip Wildcat Recreation Area Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none.. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 19 sites total..
Best time to visit Wildcat Recreation Area Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Wildcat Equestrian Area (Raymond, CA), Codorniz Recreation Area Campground (RAYMOND, CA), Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use (RAYMOND, CA), Hidden View (RAYMOND, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
Cell signal at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground (Raymond, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping
no hookups available.
Equestrian sites with horse corrals available for horse camping.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eastman Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eastman Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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