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
Michael T
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice campground, clean bathrooms.
Anthony K
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Thieves camp here. Snuck into our site and stole our paddle boards. Managers didn’t seem to care. No warnings that this was a possibility. Convict lake has changed a lot over the years. It attracts the scummy crowd. Would have been better off dispersed camping off Benton.
Kelly C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The hosts were nice, the restrooms were very clean and the views amazing. We can’t wait to go back!
pierina e
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Loved this campsite, very well maintained bathrooms.
Joseph G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
we came at the height of the Garnett fire with air quality 300 plus and with no improvement in sight. We left after 1 night
Fernando B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This was my second time at Convict Lake and it was amazing once again. I had #63, it seemed to have more privacy than other spots. The grounds are clean and kept up well and everyone is friendly. I was able to ride my bike to the local store for supplies, and did I mention the hot showers ( for a small fee). I like the food options, a Restaurant and a bar area as well. The Lake, trails and many activities are all a BIG PLUS for me. I will definitely be back next year for all the Beautiful surroundings .
Michael W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground, beautiful view. Flush toilets which was a plus. Lots to do in the area including hot springs, hot creek, Mono Lake, Convict Lake, Devil's Postpile, Mammoth nearby.
Jacob B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great location and site spacing, bathroom situation was rough
William P
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Best camping in California
Gunnar H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The bathrooms were porta pottys and it was more desert than we were expecting. We were not a fan and ended up leaving instead of staying the night. Zero shade and very hot.
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. |
