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About Convict Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
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 (520)
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
Deborah E
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Be sure to allow time to circumnavigate this beautiful lake! Note that in early October at the east end, there were lovely multiple creeks flowing into the lake without benefit of a bridge, so be prepared to cross on logs & beams.
Our last night we decided to walk to dinner via the gorgeous winding creek and crossing the bridge, then up a slight hill to The Restaurant at Convict Lake…a beautiful walk followed by a delicious dinner! Be sure to make reservations prior to your trip, since there is no cell reception at the campground.
Richard M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Its always a pleasant experience at Convict Lake. Camping near the stream is a plus. Watch out for the pesky bears !
Richie S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great park. Great camp site. Clean areas. Close to the store and the hike at Convict lake is breath taking. it was a nice weekend just chillin with nature.
Richard L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean sites and restrooms
Michael T
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground, clean bathrooms.
Anthony K
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Thieves camp here. Snuck into our site and stole our paddle boards. Managers didn’t seem to care. No warnings that this was a possibility. Convict lake has changed a lot over the years. It attracts the scummy crowd. Would have been better off dispersed camping off Benton.
Kelly C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The hosts were nice, the restrooms were very clean and the views amazing. We can’t wait to go back!
pierina e
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Loved this campsite, very well maintained bathrooms.
Joseph G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
we came at the height of the Garnett fire with air quality 300 plus and with no improvement in sight. We left after 1 night
Fernando B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This was my second time at Convict Lake and it was amazing once again. I had #63, it seemed to have more privacy than other spots. The grounds are clean and kept up well and everyone is friendly. I was able to ride my bike to the local store for supplies, and did I mention the hot showers ( for a small fee). I like the food options, a Restaurant and a bar area as well. The Lake, trails and many activities are all a BIG PLUS for me. I will definitely be back next year for all the Beautiful surroundings .
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.
Elevation: 2302 feet
8.7 mi drive to downtown Crowley Lake (about 11 min)
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: September 3, 2026
