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Average nightly rates48 total sites
RV Sites
37 sites
Tent Sites
11 sites
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
Jim E
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The hike around the lake is beautiful. Dinner at the restaurant is a must.
Robert M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very scenic and peaceful. The hike around Convict Lake was easy and even seen a couple jogging it. Campsite was pleasant and the bathrooms were clean but no shower access. 20-30 min drive to Mammoth area as well as the June Lake area.
Colin R
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground, especially for fall colors and as a base to tour the whole area. Standard national park non hookup sites, but flush toilets and fresh water readily available. Dump station just across the creek, near the resort (store, restaurant, cabins). Also, hot showers available ($) at the resort. Some sites are very private, but we preferred the larger, more open sites with creek access. Clean and well maintained by the very helpful camp hosts. Lots of always FF sites (not listed to be able to book online), so take a look for open sites before you set-up and you may find one nicer than the site you booked. Camp hosts will get you taken care of if you decide to change sites. Short drive to Mammoth Lakes, where you can get anything you need/want. Chevron station in Mammoth sells propane.
Katerina M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Would have been an excellent experience if the creeks weren’t almost empty.
Henry R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground with clean restrooms and the host were friendly and helpful
Rudy L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great Lake for camping and fishing.
The restaurant is awesome.
Rick C
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground Manager was very helpful and the campground was cleaner than I have seen it in a long time.
Rivets R
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground host very helpful & pleasant. Right there when problems happened & fixed immediately!
WAYNE W
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I have been vacationing at Convict Lake for over 40 years, it’s always been a pleasure camping their.
Susan T
VerifiedMay 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very helpful camp host. Beautiful location, how can you not absolutely love it?!
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
