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
Joseph S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Easy site
Alidia H
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful campground. Off the beaten path, quiet but safe. I enjoyed my stay here.
Shane S
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground host and manager were extremely helpful and I even had an issue with my RV that they helped me with.
Natalia H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean and quiet campground, will definitely come back. Beautiful lake to fish and hike around!
Haichuan Y
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
A nice, clean campground. A lot of deers, adorable!
Olivia A
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground. Hosts take excellent care of campground. Clean bathrooms. My campsite had been raked before arrival which added an extra level of feeling well maintained! Beautiful location and a decent amount of privacy between sites. Overall really enjoyed my stay and felt safe as a woman camping alone. Thank you
Laura K
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake itself is a true gem! A small, clear lake surrounded by layers of mountains. There is a great trail that goes around the lake, for a safe and pretty hike. The trail is well used, but not overrun with people. We did not eat at the local restaurant but continually heard raves about it.
Our campsite was incredibly clean! It had a new picnic table, not a piece of trash in sight. When a site was vacated, the camp host (ranger?) was there within minutes, preparing it for the next user. The roads within the park were smooth, but some campsites had cracked and uneven asphalt pads, so sites should be carefully researched.
Monica G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We started our week long park hop with Convict Lake, less than an hour outside of Yosemite's beautiful Tioga Pass entrance. The location was perfect and the views were amazing. We met many locals who visit to fish, daily. The water was crystal clear and the leaves were just yellowing. Thr hike around the lake is fairly easy and worth the work. We watched a beautiful sunset and sunrise reflect on the mountain. We spotted a herd of mule deer on the ridge at sunrise. Perfect way to start the day. The bathrooms were very clean and the host was friendly and helpful. We weren't there long enough to enjoy the boat rentals, but hope to return in the future. It is a must do if you're traveling up 395. Don't miss the cute town of Lee Vining. Mammoth Lakes ski area is less than 15 minutes away.
MariAnne M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Loved camping with a view of the mountain and the night sky was awesome!
Greg S
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground, nice weather, nice people. I am already planning next year's trip!
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. |
