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Average nightly rates48 total sites
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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
Crystle P
VerifiedJuly 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
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Michael B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful part of Calyfornia and Convict Lake area does not disappoint. The lake is great and you have near access to some of the best hiking in the world! Plus several hot springs within a short drive to soak in after those hikes. I've also never seen a campground crew work so hard to maintain a campground anywhere (they even rake your site before you arrive and as a tent camper, that is greatly appreciated). The only drawback to this campground is lack of shade so make sure you bring a shade structure as it can get toasty warm in the middle/late part of the day. Definitely one of the best campgrounds out there!
Stephanie H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean restrooms, great camp hosts beautiful views! We will be back!
Marsha W
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We love how clean the grounds and bathrooms are and we love our spots with the beautiful view of the convict lake granite mountains. Everyone is very nice in the Convict Lake Store and they have a great selection of gifts.
Mary L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Loved this campground, even though it was a lot busier than what I’m used to. The bathrooms were clean, and most of the other campers were respectful (except one family blasting music, though luckily we couldn’t hear it from our campsite). I’m looking forward to returning whenever I can make the 6 hour drive again. Such a beautiful part of the state.
Jeanette B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
As he has done for many years, the campground manager, Dennis, did an exceptionally good job making sure that the campground was well maintained, safe, and that the campers are made to feel welcome. My only slight complaint is that the fishing wasn't as good as it has been in past years. Also, the white temporary building at the resort near the store has never blended with the vibe or the natural aesthetic of the area, and we've never liked it being there. It's literally an eye sore. Probably not under your control, but you asked about my experience. This was our 48th consecutive year camping at Convict Lake. It's a family tradition, and it never disappoints.
Tatiana S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Amazing place! The best one camping.
Justin H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I've been camping at Convict Lake for over 35+ years. This is the most beautiful location in the Sierras and an incredible place to stay!
Sharon C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground.
Esther B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very clean and neat campsite with convict lake as a beautiful background
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
