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
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.
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 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.
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.
michael v
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campgrounds were very nice. Bathrooms were clean. Lake was good fishing!
Cris H
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I’ve been coming here for over 20 years in the Spring to camp and fish with my brother, my sons, nephew, and dear friends. This year was the best time in years. Great weather, great fishing, great food, and great camaraderie.
anita g
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love the place. It’s all about the relaxation and family fun.
Melinda L
VerifiedMay 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
great campground! not all sites are equal.. so use the photos to choose wisely. plenty of clean bathrooms with flush toilets, sinks with running water, mirror, tp. Spicket with water available outside each bathroom house Dumpsters and small container aluminum/plastic recycling. Bear locker. Didn’t see any bears or cougars.. Lots of deer, lizards. Expensive showers available behind the resort store, purchase tokens during store hours. $5 for 6 minutes.
ROBERT L
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Space 32 is probably the worst campsite in the campground. The metal fire ring was located right at the foot of the steps going in/out of our travel trailer. In addition to not being able to have a campfire (our trailer would gave caught on fire), the fire ring was a trip hazzard. We spoke to a park staff, who was very polite, but he told us the fire ring could not be relocated. My wife stumbled over the ring and fell one night while taking our dog outside.
Leonard L
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very clean and well maintained sites. Lake and surrounding mountain ranges are spectacular.
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. |
