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
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.
Stephanie H
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean restrooms, great camp hosts beautiful views! We will be back!
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!
Jeffrey S
VerifiedJuly 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We love this campground. I have been coming here for over 50 years. There is no place more beautiful.
Crystle P
VerifiedJuly 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
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David L
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
the restrooms were very clean. Its a beautiful campground. New picnic tables were perfect
Charlene C
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
As you leave hwy. 395 to the hwy. turnoff to Convict lake, the view approaching the campground/lake is unbelievable. It's like eye candy. It's been on my list for years and I'm so thank that I finally made it. Walked around the lake a few times and
included a challenging hike to Lake Mildred. With the bridge out and the high water level, we were unable to get to our destination. The campground and bathrooms with flushing system are well maintained. It's was windy but it was only an issue when we tried to rent a pontoon. This place is quaint and very relaxing. We will be back.
Rachel V
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
First time here. Very open campground so we made sure to take our canopies. Overall nice experience. Lake is beautiful. Short drive (10-15 min) from Mammoth lakes. Bathrooms are very clean. Deer sighting is almost guaranteed. Campsites are small, but very clean and semi private. Nice weekend getaway.
Theodore C
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict lake is beautiful. The two campsites we got were okay. One of them had large rocks sticking out of the ground and we were unable to dig them up. This mad tent camping very uncomfortable. One of the camp hosts (older gentlemen) was awesome and helped us out a lot. The other camp host (much younger) did not seem to pleased with questions we had, almost like we were bothering him.
If you are going to fish and you have several people in your group get out there early if the weather is nice. If you do not get there early you will lose spots to set up.
There were a lot of deer that came into the campgrounds. If you were going to fish take quite gear has the fish are smaller.
The weather hit us pretty hard our last two days and we left early. It got cold and very very very windy. I believe gusts of 50 miles an hour. My family will go up there again but will have to wait until my youngest is a little bit older due to the elevation change.
Mark H
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Campground is one the best kept and maintained campgrounds we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Restroom always clean, grounds always kept up and very friendly and knowledgeable staff!
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. |
