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
VREJ A
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great experience all around. Loved the campsite
Manny C
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very clean restrooms
Scott M
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
A very well maintained campsite and campground with above average amenities in and nearby. The camp host was friendly and always available when we needed him. Needless to say, Convict Lake was as beautiful as we had imagined. We'll definitely be back again!
Scott M
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
A very well maintained campsite and campground with above average amenities in and nearby. The camp host was friendly and always available when we needed him. Needless to say, Convict Lake was as beautiful as we had imagined. We'll definitely be back again!
WAYNE W
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Can sites are always clean and well maintained. The campground host was very friendly,I believe his name was Jeff.
Erick C
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
El mejor lugar para acampar, si tienes suerte podrás ver siervos y las vistas del lago y la montaña son preciosas, puedes realizar diferentes actividades aquí, pesca, Kayak, hay Duchas y tienda general
Barbara S
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground host, the best.
Fabulous place to camp.
Philip F
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Essentially desert camping. Campsite 75 was nice. Manager was nice. Good dump station and water fill.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground. Very spectacular views. Hike mostly around the lake was stunning with brilliant fall colors and crystal blue waters. Could not hike the way around. As the creek st the west end was flowing pretty heavily and was wide. But it was still a 3 mile out and back.
We camped at #11 which was a pull thru. We had a 23’ sprinter van. It was a little tight as there was a curve in the pad. Don’t park anything longer.
We would return. A very nice scenic spot
Todd W
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Amazing campground! Large sites, very friendly and helpful campground representative and beautiful location!
Having an incredible restaurant and store within walking distance is very convenient. Lastly the lake and mountains are breathtaking!
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
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: June 4, 2026
