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
Janis M
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Such a beautiful campground. The Host was kind and helpful, the guests were quiet and respectful
Elizalyn W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground itself is OK. The restroom is very clean. No trees around the campsite. So it was very hot when we were there.
Jason E
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Been coming here for over 20 years. This week only had 1 host, usually 3, and Dennis could not keep up with the bathroom clean up but he did his best. 1 host for 88 camp sites, that should never happen. E bikes everywhere, swimming in the creek, I’m gonna have to find a new fishing hole
Ronald S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campsite was very close to the lake. The view of the mountain was spectacular. Restroom and water source was also close by. The added surprise was seeing so many Mule Deer up close. One crossed our path and stopped and stared at us for more than a few minutes before moving on. One was eating the leaves on a tree and continued doing so even with us watching. The store was a short walk also. I wish I could have fished on the Marina Pier but found many places to do so. Being able to have a campfire in the evenings was a plus. The space was large enough to set up both our tent and al arge canopy for shade. The picnic table was a plus. The storage area for food was extra large. The paved driveway was good. At night, it was very peaceful. When we left, we were able to visit Mamouth Village/ski lifts/Mary Lake/Twin Lakes/etc on our way back. The price for the 3 nights was reasonable. The rentals for kayaks was a little high for the limited time frame. We plan on coming back again.
Scott A
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful surroundings. Nice camp site. Site #80 was big enough to accommodate 22' rig with ~20' inflatable boat.
Kelly H
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great spot!
Linda M
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This was about our 20th year camping in Convict with our whole family. As always camp host Dennis was amazing. The campground was well run and clean. Can't wait to go back next summer.
erica c
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
In no way should this campground be dog friendly unfortunately. Every site was fully surrounded by unbelievable thorns, spurs, and tons of foxtails. My dogs couldn’t go anywhere to go to the bathroom and are super potty trained so it was a struggle for them. People feed the elk so they run in groups through the sites around dinner time (very cool for kids but not dogs because they try to walk up to the dogs). We came for the lake and at every single hour with sunlight, the 15 parking spots were too full and we never got to touch water. We even bought a second kayak for this trip. It was so bad we left early. I’m heartbroken.
Jennifer S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Dennis was super helpful. Both sites I had were great and perfect time of year. Everything was organized and clean.
Ed M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We Love Convict Lake!
Great campground, clean facilities, and killer views.
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
