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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
Joy M
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean, organized campground. The only bad thing is that the Convict Lake Resort, which is right across the road, has large functions in a huge outside tent and there is loud music late into the night. Kind of disturbing when one of the nice things about camping is the quiet atmosphere.
Daniel L
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Amazing place, with a great mountain view.
Parking near a camping spot, table and seats.
Would love to come back.
Floyd K
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I had to leave one day earlier than my reservation as the Toilets in the campgrounds were shut down due to issues with the Well (according to one camp manager) and a sign was posted to use the Vault toilets near the lake which was quite a walk. I hope they will be prepared as I have reservations for the month of July.
Daniel B
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I don't know that I would use this campsite again. but it was a good experience. Bathrooms were locked early in the evening, but prior to that were some of the best campsite bathrooms I have ever seen. Beautiful location in the evening and in the morning.
Scott P
VerifiedJune 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We go at least once a year. The location beautiful and relaxing. But I was disappointed in a couple of the camp managers..rude to us heard them being rude to others..just not necessary.
Karolay M
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The bathrooms are incredibly clean, friendly deer feeding everywhere, quiet and calm. Love coming here!
Efraim L
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful place
Elise H
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely stunning campground with fantastic camphosts.
Larry T
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground with clean bathrooms.
Christopher B
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We've been going for decades, and the campground doesn't disappoint. Word is out and folks book sites months out as soon as they come available. The best sites aren't even showing on this site (perhaps because every single day is booked?). Walking around the lake is a calming way to spend an afternoon. It's amazing how different and lush the environment is only a couple miles off I-395 and its desolate, desert tundra, thanks to all the beautiful, clear water there.
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
