About Convict Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
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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
William D
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Close to the lake
Sattja S
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful view and great hike around the lake. A bit of the trail is sketchy and you need to be careful. Reason why I didn't hide it 5 stars is because I was expecting it to be more accessible. The have boat launch and rentals in the front but it takes up the whole front of the lake which ruins the experience. There are several areas to dip ur toes but fishing ruins that. Who wats yo play where people are fishing 10 ft next to u. I was trying to enjoy a nice sunset at the front and all I had were fishermen going back n forth. Lol so really good place for fishing
Fernando B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Wow, what can I say. What a Beautiful campground, especially Convict Lake, absolutely Beautiful. Loved early morning rides on my bike, lots of Deer around the area looking for eats. Privacy was no issue, no loud or disrespectful campers, everything was great. General store was a short walk or bike ride away, along with showers if you need one. Convict Lake restaurant is a must if you get a chance they had one of my favs ( Beef Wellington) it was AWESOME, and the Sour Dough bread, OMG. They have plenty of fishing, hiking, and Horse Back Riding right up the road. I will be back next year, definitely a great camping experience. I had NO cell service w/ Verizon, however you can connect @ general stores WiFi if you need it.
John M
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love this campground
Robert R
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Site 6 is conveniently located not far from the toilets, recycle bins and water outlet. Short walk to the lake or shorter drive to the lakeside parking areas.
Please note, the site description says "No Bear Box", but there is in fact one at this site.
Patricia R
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful area, saw a family of deer pretty quickly. Quiet and dark, loved it.
Amelia B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful CG. Facilities were clean and conveniently located. Fabulous views of the mountains! Nice to have dump station right there and included in the price. We didn’t know there would be such an easy water fill up spot. We hiked and paddled the lake and got to see Fish & Game dump 500lb. Rainbows at the boat ramp.
My only negative would be tripping hazards in the campsite at night. We would love to come back.
jose N
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp site was nice. When I went to the lake I was verbally assaulted by a person that had saved her spot by leaving her glasses to mark the spot as taken. Not a pleasant experience
John D
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Awesome Lake and Campsites.
People are friendly.
Its a great escape from the busy cities
Hayley B
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This location is beautiful. The campsites are very well maintained and many are very private. They have large parking areas and a pretty decent size camping area. The bathrooms are very clean and ventilated. The lake is beautiful and it is pretty easy to hike the perimeter. There is good fishing in the lake and stream. There are mosquitos at night only. Every site has a bear safe which is really convenient. The convenient store is a short walk up from the campsite with almost everything you could need. Overall, I would definitely reserve more stays at Convict Lake.
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. |
