A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
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.
Length limits vary by campsite.
Dump station on site.
Availability on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| W01 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W02 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W03 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W04 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W05 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W06 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W07 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W08 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W09 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W10 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W11 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W12 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W13 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W14 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W15 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W16 equestrian nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W17 equestrian nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W18 equestrian nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
| W19 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Hookups (individual campsites): 19 no-hookup individual sites.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights47 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights31 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night19 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
16 sites · $20/night
16 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $20/night
3 open Nov 13–Nov 15
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 50 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 33 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 56 mi from campground
$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 62 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.
Fresno area · 8 hr–12 hr · from $300/person
Fresno area · 8 hr–1 day · from $21/person
Fresno area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $300/person
stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Fresno area · 6 hr–8 hr · from $300/person
Fresno area · 1 hr · from $37/person
Fresno area · 2 hr · from $27/person
Fresno area · 2 hr · from $12/person
Fresno area · 2 hr · from $10/person
Fresno area · 1.5 hr · from $11/person
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