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

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


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