Available sites
64 total sitesAbout Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
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 (397)
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
Robert B
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CODO
Scenic. Quiet.
JAY W
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: CODO
The campground was clean and quiet. Host quickly got me checked in and directed me to my campsite.
It was my first time there and I was camping in a tent. I lucked out when I chose site #14 in the Cordoniz campground. The site has a large flat level area for the biggest tent or several small tents. No power only water. A clean bathroom nearby. No real lake view from the campground (except for maybe sites 9-12 not real sure though) and it would be a good hike to the waters edge from any of the campsites.
I was there early in the year so i'm not sure how hot and rowdy this place gets in the Summer.
Ian M
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: CODO
Campground host is excellent and keeps this place looking great! Rangers are really friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back!
Wendy Y
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: CODO
We camp here frequently and never had any problems. There was NO water the whole time we were there. Not a big deal we still made the best of it. However there was 1 female park ranger who was very rude and went out of her way to be rude. We paid for water/electric we were not refunded anything for not having water. Nor did we expect a refund, but we did not appreciate her bad attitude.
john l
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: CODO
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground was a truly wonderful campground that my wife Cathy and I totally enjoyed. The sounds of coyotes, cattle, owl’s, eagles, hawks, woodpeckers just made this a wild place. To think that just 23-miles away is the busy, smoggy route 99 with the fast pace of city activity, this place is a gem in the wild. J and Terry camp hosts were always ready to answer and question and share knowledge of the area.
ALEXANDER S
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: CODO
Ranger who visited our site was great and very helpful. Site and restroom were clean .
Richard P
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: CODO
Clean and well maintained campground. No complaints. Thank you!
Alicia N
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: CODO
Beautiful camp ground. Lovely trails.
Andrew H
VerifiedDecember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: CODO
Fairly close to our home makes it convenient for a quick camping trip. Very nice campground.
Stephan B
VerifiedDecember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CODO
One of the best campgrounds! We were in site #5 we a great view to the lake! The only little issue: the description said there was water service at this site, which is not quite correct. It’s a shared faucet about 50 yards away.
Location & Directions for Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
P.O. Box 67, Raymond, CA 93653-0067 United States
Elevation: 203 ft
Getting There
Eastman Lake is 30 mi northeast of Madera, 25 mi east of Chowchilla,
and 50 mi north of Fresno. From Highway 99, travel east on Avenue
26 then north on Rd 29. Follow signs into the campground.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026