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About Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Number of accommodations: 64
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Sewer Hookup
Site Setup and Access
- ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
On Site Services
- Playground
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (382)
What Guests Are Saying
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp hosts, particularly Terri and J, who are noted for their helpfulness and welcoming demeanor. Reviewers enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, wildlife sightings, and spacious sites, making it a great family-friendly destination. While some mentioned the heat, low lake levels, and occasional messiness in shared facilities, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly camp hosts, particularly Terri and J, who are noted for their helpfulness and welcoming demeanor. Reviewers enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, wildlife sightings, and spacious sites, making it a great family-friendly destination. While some mentioned the heat, low lake levels, and occasional messiness in shared facilities, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Jeff B
VerifiedApril 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CODO
stunning landscape, cozy spaces. Bathrooms need some updates and the hot water was not working when we were there. but we would definitely go back.
Hugo G
VerifiedApril 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: CODO
We stayed at Cordorniz Recreation Campsites. We stayed at spot 53 with full hookups. There is a 4 mile hiking trail that was really nice. The lake was near our campsite. We mostly used this site as a station while we explored the area. Some amazing backcountry roads (not paved) through to the town of Raymond. A 4WD makes driving these dirt roads fun. Stay off Avenue 26 as it is closed due to permenent construction. Take Hwy 99 and Avenue 29 for smooth trailer traveling. We camped at Codorniz Recreation Area Campground in a Travel Trailer.
Tip for Other Campers: Site 53 has TWO sewer hook ups. The one clustered with the Electricity and Water sticks out high about 10 inches which makes feeding into it via gravity difficult, if not impossible. However, there is another one hidden off to the left about 5 feet away on the ground -- probably covered by leaves. That one is a better sewer hook up for this spot....
Ruth S
VerifiedApril 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: CODO
Awesome camping spot in the spring has everything you need, thanks!
Chad H
April 13, 2024
April is a perfect time to visit Eastman Lake. Just don't visit when we are there. :<) South San Joaquin Section Royal Rangers spent two days at Wildcat Campground. The grass is green, the rattlesnakes are still in the ground, and the weather is beautiful. All three groups (Atwater, Madera Ranchos, and Mariposa) caught fish this year. The lake was FULL! Camp Staff was very helpful. We had minor problems with the bathroom and shower house...yes they have showers...and the staff took care of it right away. The facilities are older, but very clean. We spent time on the day use side of the lake and the bathrooms were just as nice. They even have showers on the day use side! Whoa! Wildcat Campground is perfect for all of our activities (Compass Course, Weather Merit, Wildlife Merit, Hiking, Archery, Council Fires, etc.). We had a WONDERFUL time and will be back in 2025. :<) Thank you for providing such an incredible campground, cjh
Ron N
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: CODO
Campsites were clean, well positioned, facilities were clean however the hot water in the bathroom facilities closest to us did not function. Noise level was zero but we did stay midweek. Will go again as the bass fishing is very good at this lake if it has sufficient water in it.
Shannon M
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: CODO
Great area to camp
Wendy Y
VerifiedApril 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CODO
Camp host are amazing, very friendly and helpful. Ranger Ayumi was very rude. We had several complaints. First it was pouring rain for hours and we went inside our trailer. We did not have a fire nor were we asleep thankfully, at 930 pm we get a banging on the door telling us we can’t leave the fire unattended, there may have been some embers however like I said it’s been pouring rain and still was so we had to get a water hose out. Then my son in law had to move his truck over because she didn’t think he had enough tire on the pavement and last my son had to pay 10.00 to come see us even though we are allowed 2 cars per sight and I had 2 sights because one of the sights I rented had no power. The other sight smelled like someone had used the restroom there and another ranger said some questionable people had stayed there before us. We love Eastman we have been going for years. Never have we had any issues we follow the rules and leave our sight better than we found it. We didn’t complain when there was no water in the park nor have we complained when there has been no power in our sight.
Dannielle C
VerifiedApril 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: CODO
Love going here.
Gary B
VerifiedMarch 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: CODO
Cloudy and cool but a wonderful campground. Clean and well maintained. Rangers/hosts are attentive. We did have loud neighbors come in Friday night and found one “guest” sleeping in his car right behind our rv.
Randy D
VerifiedMarch 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: CODO
Codorniz Campground is very beautiful and very well maintained. We had an excellent stay at the campground.
Location Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 67
Raymond, CA, 93653-0067
United States
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 Rd 29. Follow signs into the campground.
The campground is accessible via Highway 99, which is approximately 30 miles to the west. From Highway 99, travelers can proceed east on Avenue 26.
Elevation: 203 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Raymond (about 33 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- General store and fuel services are 20 miles away
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Please remember to wear a life jacket when you are in and on the water.
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Last updated: September 3, 2026