Eastman Lake

Eastman Lake: Formed by a dam on the Chowchilla reservoir, this tends to be more popular than nearby Hensley Lake.

• Location: Road 29, Madera County

• Distance from Merced: 43 miles

• Distance from Los Banos: 70 miles

• Operating authority: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

• Surface area of lake: 1,780 acres

Facilities and activities

• Boat ramps

• Flush restrooms

• Drinking fountains

• Visitor center

• Campgrounds/group campgrounds with BBQ grills/fire rings, shelters, hot showers, RV hookups

• Picnic areas with tables, shelters, and BBQ grills

• Group picnic areas and shelters

• Swimming beach

• Playground

• Dump station

• Hiking/biking/equestrian trails

• Wildlife viewing area

• Softball diamond

• Volleyball courts

• Horseshoe pits

• Hunting permitted

• Dogs allowed? Yes

Horses and hunting 

Yes - a large network of equestrian trails and an equestrian campground are available.

Hunting allowed? Yes

Fish species

Bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie. Rainbow trout during winter months.

Boat rentals: No