Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10327316
When Wildcat Recreation Area Campground reopens
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 19 monitored sites
Of the 3,477 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 3,464 open for online reservation · 13 reserved.
Where the open windows are
0.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 3,464 of 3,477 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online0.4%
Open site-nights3,464 / 3,477
Reserved (of online inventory)13 / 3,477
Weekday openings1,971
Weekend openings1,493
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,971 fall on weekdays and 1,493 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 589 of 589 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 19 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 18 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 18 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 19 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 19 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 19 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 19 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 19 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 18 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 19 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 19 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| W03 | 183 |
| W04 | 183 |
| W05 | 183 |
| W06 | 183 |
| W07 | 183 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
3,464 open site-nights across 19 sites at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 23 2-night, 23 3-night, 23 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site W03.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 18 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 19 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 19 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W03 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W04 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W05 | 60 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W06 | 60 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W07 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W08 | 37 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W09 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W10 | 60 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W11 | 60 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W12 | 60 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W13 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W14 | 50 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W16 | 37 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W17 | 47 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W18 | 47 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| W01 | 37 ft | None | 182 | 166 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +170 more |
| W19 | 50 ft | None | 182 | 118 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +170 more |
| W02 | 50 ft | None | 179 | 172 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +167 more |
| W15 | 50 ft | None | 176 | 112 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
About Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
Eastman Lake is the first designated Trophy Bass Fishery, by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Both young and old anglers will find fishing on Eastman lake a satisfying challenge. Wildcat Recreation Area Campground at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like horseback riding, birding and hiking.
Facilities
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground facility offers areas for camping, horse corrals, water, BBQs , fire pits, picnic tables, 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.
19 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups18 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
32175 Road 29, Raymond, CA 93653(559) 689-3255
BikingBirdingHikingHorse CampingMountain BikingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?
Reservations for Wildcat Recreation Area Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 3,464 of 3,477 tracked site-nights are open (99.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?
23 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site W03. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 19 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft. 18 of those 19 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?
December 2026, with 589 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 589.
When is the next open date at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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