Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  8.5 mi

• fuel station

  Sinclair

  12 mi

• grocery

  Hillside Supermarket

  14 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  16 mi

• trailhead

  Oakhurst River Parkway

  20 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  8.2 mi

• recreation site

  Chowchilla Boat Ramp

  0.2 mi

Contact & access

• PO BOX 67 · RAYMOND, CA 93653-0067
• 559-689-3255