About Convict Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
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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
Charlie S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice location and beautiful view in Eastern Sierras. Many sites are not level. Great night sky
Sharon C
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
It had been a few years since we had last camped there. We found the campground to be very well kept and the staff was very helpful. The fall season views were awesome with many dear roaming throughout the campground all day.
We arrived on a Sunday and the campground was very quiet, even with the camp nearly full. We were extremely disappointed Tuesday evening when the tranquil peace was destroyed by the horrible loud DJ music coming from the Convict Lake Resort across the road from the campground. We had to stay inside the RV just to cut down the sound level. An evening outdoors was out of the question.
The next day I spoke with the camp host and asked if it happens very often? He said that midweek was an exception, but it happens most every weekend. The extremely loud music is from wedding receptions at the resort. I don’t understand how the Inyo National Forest can allow this to happen on land that they lease to the resort right next to a campground. If I wanted that kind of camping experience, I would have gone to Burning Man instead. We are not sure if we will ever return to Convict Lake Campground again.
Mary Z
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Both hosts did a great job answering questions and keeping the campground tidy and organized. Dinner at Convict Lake Resort Restaurant was deliscious. The trail around the lake was paved and a nice hike. We will be back!
Cris H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
First of all, the weather was unparalleled! Blue sky, sunshine, and no wind! Fishing could have been much better, but sometimes it’s good and sometimes not. Dennis was a great host. Loved having dinner twice at the Convict restaurant. Overall, great!
Sarah G
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Gorgeous and clean campground. Super convenient with the general store and restaurant onsite. Trails around the lake were lovely! Would absolutely camp here again.
Korwin K
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground but could really use some shade at campsites. Really wish there had been showers but bathrooms were super clean and host was very helpful. Would stay there again.
Georgia Z
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very clean , nice campground . I had no cell service this time, I alway did in the past.
Daniel L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Wonderful spacious campsites. Clean and well kept restrooms. Definitely one of the finest campsites I’ve been to.
Paul M
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Hosts keep the entire grounds very clean and tidy. Scenic location. Wildlife roams around all day.
Sue O
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
First of all, the camp Hosts were awesome, attentive and seriously on top of all the campsites as people left.. The campground was spotless and everyone felt super comfortable 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.
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. |
