About Convict Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (430)
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a popular destination for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean restrooms, proximity to the lake, and various activities like fishing and hiking. However, some sites are small and exposed, with limited shade, and there have been occasional reports of noise and theft. Overall, many guests express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a popular destination for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean restrooms, proximity to the lake, and various activities like fishing and hiking. However, some sites are small and exposed, with limited shade, and there have been occasional reports of noise and theft. Overall, many guests express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Craig S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground is well maintained, and scenery is absolutely beautiful. Campground hosts are friendly, helpful and among the best we have come across
Mark P
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground manager is the best. Keeps everything so nice and very helpful with any information you might need.
Klaas d
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
De ligging van de camping tussen de bergen is erg mooi. Daarnaast konden we ook een mooie wandeling langs het meer maken.
Heather G
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our campsite had beautiful views of the mountain and lake, and we saw deer every evening. The bathrooms were clean as well. The only negative aspect of this particular campsite was that there was no shade at all.
Dolores Lori K
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I camped at Convict Lake Campground (site 49) from July 28-31, 2024. It was a last minute reservation and because of the site photo on Recreation.gov, I had my doubts. First of all let me say the site photo doesn’t do it justice at all. It’s a cute little spot towards the end of a main road. The tent pad is placed in a way that makes it semi private from the road. There is a stunning little creek, which was running strong, just 30’ away from the site across a small meadow. It became my favorite morning coffee spot and the sound of the water at night added to the relaxation. There are deer roaming the campsites which I think it adds to the charm of the area. Camp hosts are fantastic! Campgrounds are clean and bathrooms are well stocked, spotless and roofless. One just happens to be right across from this site. Win! Neighbors were friendly and respectful. The entire campground was completely silent by 8 o’clock every night. It’s also just a short walk to beautiful Convict Lake. Genuinely can’t say enough good things. Loved everything about it and will be back!
Christi F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Amazing views. Flush toilets. Kayak rental. Big ber box. Deers. No mosquitoes in July. Easy check in and out. Tent pad is small so bring your small tents.
Samantha L
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Wonderful campground with good facilities and appropriate distance between sites to allow for privacy.
Robert R
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Family had a great week fishing at the lake and sleeping overnight in the campground. Restroom facilities were kept clean in campground. Only negative would not be the campground but the lakeside area which is becoming more and more a party lake and not a fisherman's retreat with groups of people splashing and playing in the lake (disturbing fishing) as well as some houseboats not following no-wake rules and going full speed across lake causing large water wakes by shore. Also, parking rules are not enforced at all by forest service so folks just park how ever they want and are never cited for egregious parking violations.
Ramiro J
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp. It does get windy so make sure you strap everything down good.
Norma A
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Good time. Great memories
Location Convict Lake Campground
Address:
Hcr 79, Box 54
Crowley Lake, CA, 93546
United States
Convict Lake Campground is about 34 miles 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 miles. Turn west off of Highway 395.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5989 / -118.851
Elevation: 2302 feet
Policies & Rules
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No electricity, water or sewer site hookups |
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Reservations are site-specific. Changing campsites after arrival is prohibited |
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No ATVs or ORVs allowed in the facility |
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Convict Lake is a no-wake lake |
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Generators allowed only during non-quiet hours; three-hour maximum run time and must be attended while running |
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Day use parking is adjacent to the campground |
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Two dogs are allowed and must be leashed |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) 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. |
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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. |
