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
Katerina M
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Would have been an excellent experience if the creeks weren’t almost empty.
Colin R
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground, especially for fall colors and as a base to tour the whole area. Standard national park non hookup sites, but flush toilets and fresh water readily available. Dump station just across the creek, near the resort (store, restaurant, cabins). Also, hot showers available ($) at the resort. Some sites are very private, but we preferred the larger, more open sites with creek access. Clean and well maintained by the very helpful camp hosts. Lots of always FF sites (not listed to be able to book online), so take a look for open sites before you set-up and you may find one nicer than the site you booked. Camp hosts will get you taken care of if you decide to change sites. Short drive to Mammoth Lakes, where you can get anything you need/want. Chevron station in Mammoth sells propane.
Robert M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very scenic and peaceful. The hike around Convict Lake was easy and even seen a couple jogging it. Campsite was pleasant and the bathrooms were clean but no shower access. 20-30 min drive to Mammoth area as well as the June Lake area.
Jim E
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The hike around the lake is beautiful. Dinner at the restaurant is a must.
Chris A
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, friendly managers.
kyle d
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground. Very clean, RRM staff are on top of things here. Flush toilets were cleaned and stocked every time I visited them. Definitely would go back.
Deborah K
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We arrived around 8:30pm and didn't really get to see the whole site or campground. We could though hear the wedding reception at the Resort until just after 10pm. It wasn't too much of an issue since we were busy setting up camp. We had spot 65 and were surprised and disappointed on how small the site was once we had daylight. The picnic table was WAY too close to the firepit and not much area to move about.
We were grateful that fires were allowed and we enjoyed one the next evening before going to sleep. What ruined the experience was another wedding reception's music coming from the resort and another campsite blasting music. Thankfully the reception was quiet by 10, but the other campsite kept pushing it by occasionally playing loud music until 10:30pm.
The campground is a great place to base out of since the tent sites are so small and not much room to want to just hang out at the site. I wasn't thrilled the tent sites and RV sites were intermingled, but other than the one loud person our neighbors were quiet and I don't think I heard a generator once.
Alicia B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very nice campground with trails around the lake and we fine dining with a grill bar at the resort.
Summer P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
My favorite place on 🌍
Annette C
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
What amazing beauty ! Campground hosts were very nice and helpful. Store has a great variety🎉
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. |
