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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
PAUL H
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp spot very good, views awesome, but very windy made cooking outside impossible. Have camped there many times before, but with good weather.
Darwin C
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict lake is very beautiful lake. Crystal clear water, with a rocky beach. The camp ground is nice and kept very clean. Bathrooms are flush toilets and always kept clean and stocked. The lake store is very nice and convenient. No showers at the camp ground but they do have pay showers by the store and resort.
Gordon W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I only spent one night here, but I was favorably impressed with the campground. I found the restrooms to be extremely clean, which is important to my wife and me. My particular campsite was exposed (no shade), so I didn't experience the full effect of the sun and heat, but I bet it can get quite toasty. I had a nice walk along the south shore in the very early morning before everyone was up and moving about. I will be back.
My reservation reminder stated that this campsite did not have a bear box. It did.
Arnold A
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The lake was beautiful. The campsites are clean with good working bathroom. I just wished they had showers. There’s an information board as you get into the camp but unclear as to directions how to check-in and I did not notice any map of the campsite to direct you to your site. Apparently, you don’t have to check in or out. They have a card on your booked site with your name and date of camping. A bit confusing for first timers.
Kassondra L
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very well maintained campground! Bathrooms are very clean, firepits were cleaned out, beautiful and clean spot. We were at #83 - only thing is its not the easiest for a tent spot as the ground is hard to get stakes through and it's very exposed, no shade cover. Keep in mind, convict lake is a very windy campground and the lake itself gets pretty busy but the campground itself was quiet. Really enjoyed this spot a lot!
Kathy R
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground is well kept- clean restrooms, attentive hosts, all around pleasant and enjoyable.
David E
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This place is rustic but beautiful. Next to a small stream with plenty of wildlife.
No hookups but perfect if you have solar as there are very few trees or obstruction
William d
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We’ve been here a few times and always really love it here. Breakfast and evening dips are the best. Just found out there is a restaurant and bar that is supposed to be amazing. Next time!
CLAUDIA M
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campgrounds are clean bathrooms where clean all was amazing the lake is beautiful the river everything was amazing my family love it
James L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Extremely hot climate with few trees in the campsites. We went due to the proximity to Convict Lake. Our days at the lake and along the creek running through the campground offered a fine respite from the arid campsites.
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
