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
Constance H
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Heavy snows hit and could not camp.
Sandra H
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our second time staying at Convict Lake. First night we were in site 35; second night in 69 (we couldn't secure two nights in a row in the same spot as I reserved last minute.) The setting couldn't have been lovelier. Quiet and picturesque. The bathrooms are clean and lit inside at night. There were two camp hosts for the entire campground and both extremely friendly. One night we ate at the Restaurant at Convict Lake (highly recommend). Deer, squirrels, and chipmunks abound. Not sure we were watching a hawk or a golden eagle in the distance. It was just big and graceful. We learned that a bear broke into the vehicle in the campsite next to us the night before we got there. The door was unlocked and automatically closed behind it, so it was trapped. Comical, yet frightening. Never leave kibble in the car! Camp host to the rescue. Sorry we missed that (or am I?). Can't wait to go back next year.
DOUGLAS A
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The wind blows, but the sites are spaced very well, giving lots of privacy. The fish were biting, and the grounds were very clean.
Anne W
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
A beautiful lake, lots of space between sites, and clean restrooms. No shade, but perfect for October. I'll be back!
ROBERT G
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
A fantastic campground with a great fishing lake.
Kalevi K
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We resreved Site #38, which ended up being a shared drive, not large enough for 2 trailers side by side and this was not specified on the site information. The camp host was able to move us into another single site which fit very well.
Deborah E
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Be sure to allow time to circumnavigate this beautiful lake! Note that in early October at the east end, there were lovely multiple creeks flowing into the lake without benefit of a bridge, so be prepared to cross on logs & beams.
Our last night we decided to walk to dinner via the gorgeous winding creek and crossing the bridge, then up a slight hill to The Restaurant at Convict Lake…a beautiful walk followed by a delicious dinner! Be sure to make reservations prior to your trip, since there is no cell reception at the campground.
Richard M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Its always a pleasant experience at Convict Lake. Camping near the stream is a plus. Watch out for the pesky bears !
Richie S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great park. Great camp site. Clean areas. Close to the store and the hike at Convict lake is breath taking. it was a nice weekend just chillin with nature.
Richard L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean sites and restrooms
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. |
