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About Convict Lake Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Laundry
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (561)
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it an ideal spot for both short stopovers and extended stays. The campground is well-maintained, with daily bathroom cleaning and convenient amenities like firewood sales and a nearby store. However, many sites lack shade and privacy, and bear encounters can be an issue, particularly for campers with food safety concerns. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and recreational opportunities available in this picturesque area.
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it an ideal spot for both short stopovers and extended stays. The campground is well-maintained, with daily bathroom cleaning and convenient amenities like firewood sales and a nearby store. However, many sites lack shade and privacy, and bear encounters can be an issue, particularly for campers with food safety concerns. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and recreational opportunities available in this picturesque area.
Review Summary
Hiro H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean campground. Clean restrooms. Very friendly hosts. Close to the lake. I strictly went to camp and fish, both were great.
Linda L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The Lake was beautiful! We hiked around the Lake and took in all the beauty. Plenty of clean restrooms!! Will go back again!!
Richard M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We’ve been camping at Convict Lake for over 40 years, we’re now bringing our Grandchildren. Convict Lake is always well kept by the camp hosts. We will continue to visit & camp there.
Dave T
VerifiedOctober 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful scenery. The hosts were super friendly and helpful. Nearby dump station is clean and easy to use. Both times we were the only ones at the dump site.
Janet L
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground manager was friendly and maintained the campground, keeping it clean. We enjoyed the beautiful hike around the lake.
Mary G
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great fishing and clean campsites.
Amy H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Howard T
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
If the rest if the forest service campgrounds were run this well it would be amazing! Great experience!
Alan S
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake campground is a popular, picturesque area, not far from Mammoth Mountain, CA. Easy access, not far off highway 395. A nice trail around the lake. Shore and boat fishing.
Tara R
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Definitely one of my favorite camping experiences. Did a hike, saw deer. Rented a boat for the afternoon, got a tan. Great time.
Location & Directions for Convict Lake Campground
Hcr 79, Box 54, Crowley Lake, CA 93546 United States
Elevation: 2,302 ft
Getting There
Convict Lake Campground is about 34 mi north of Bishop, California on Highway 395. From Bishop, travel north on 395. The turnoff to the campground is across from Mammoth Yosemite Airport and is well-signed. From Mammoth Lakes, travel on Highway 39...
Convict Lake Campground is about 34 mi north of Bishop, California on Highway 395. From Bishop, travel north on 395. The turnoff to the campground is across from Mammoth Yosemite Airport and is well-signed. From Mammoth Lakes, travel on Highway 395 south for 5 mi. Turn west off of Highway 395.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- No electricity, water or sewer site hookups
- Reservations are site-specific. Changing campsites after arrival is prohibited
- No ATVs or ORVs allowed in the facility
- Convict Lake is a no-wake lake
- Generators allowed only during non-quiet hours; three-hour maximum run time and must be attended while running
- Day use parking is adjacent to the campground
- Two dogs are allowed and must be leashed
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations; campground usually not clear of snow until late May or early June
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals
- Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.
- Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
- Reserved Sites will be held until the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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