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Wildcat Recreation Area Campground

Eastman Lake

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 5.0 (3)
Wildcat Recreation Area Campground
🟢 6 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 19 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Wildcat Recreation Area Campground in California has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 15–Sun Oct 18. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 183 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #W05
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 17 in a row, WCAT #W01–WCAT #W17 next to each othersites #W01, #W02, #W03, #W04, #W05, #W06, #W07, #W08, #W09, #W10, #W11, #W12, #W13, #W14, #W15, #W16, #W17, #W19
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #W18
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #W18
Sun Nov 22 – Wed Nov 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #W19
Sat Nov 28 – Tue Dec 13 nightsbook these dates →sites #W15

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite WCAT #W05 — Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W05
Site WCAT #W05 · Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W05USACE
Campsite WCAT #W01 — Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W01
Site WCAT #W01 · Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W01USACE
Campsite WCAT #W02 — Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W02
Site WCAT #W02 · Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W02USACE
Campsite WCAT #W03 — Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W03
Site WCAT #W03 · Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W03USACE
Campsite WCAT #W04 — Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W04
Site WCAT #W04 · Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W04USACE
Campsite WCAT #W06 — Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W06
Site WCAT #W06 · Wildcat Recreation Area Campground Site WCAT - W06USACE
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.5 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 10 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~238 mi from LA💵 $20/nightEquestrian NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

5.0★★★★★3 ratings
5★3
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4
AT&T2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wildcat Recreation Area Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?

Wildcat Recreation Area Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?

Campsite fees at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Wildcat Recreation Area Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 27 openings at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 10 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Wildcat Recreation Area Campground a good campground?

Wildcat Recreation Area Campground holds an average rating of 5.0/5 from 3 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wildcat Recreation Area Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 1 report. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wildcat Recreation Area Campground located?

Wildcat Recreation Area Campground is located in Yosemite Area, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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