Open
— Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
About
Codorniz Campground sits on the shores of H.V. Eastman Lake in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles northeast of Madera in Madera County. The campground serves as an ideal base for exploring Eastman Lake, California's first designated Trophy Bass Fishery by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. With 1,780 surface acres fed by the Chowchilla River, the lake attracts anglers year-round.
The campground offers 65 sites including standard electric and non-electric options, RV sites with electric hookups, tent-only sites, and two group camping areas. Amenities include showers, fish cleaning stations near boat ramps, and horse camping corrals for equestrian visitors. On-site recreation includes disc golf, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
The surrounding landscape features tall grasses and scattered oak trees against a backdrop of stunning mountain views. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of bobcats, golden eagles, mountain lions, hawks, and wood ducks. The area is popular for fishing, canoeing, birding, hiking, and swimming. Sierra National Forest is a short drive east for additional exploration opportunities.
Directions
Eastman Lake is 30 miles northeast of Madera, 25 miles east of Chowchilla, and 50 miles north of Fresno. From Highway 99, travel east on Avenue 26 then north on Road 29. Follow signs into the campground.
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