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
Arnold A
VerifiedJuly 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The lake was beautiful. The campsites are clean with good working bathroom. I just wished they had showers. There’s an information board as you get into the camp but unclear as to directions how to check-in and I did not notice any map of the campsite to direct you to your site. Apparently, you don’t have to check in or out. They have a card on your booked site with your name and date of camping. A bit confusing for first timers.
Gordon W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I only spent one night here, but I was favorably impressed with the campground. I found the restrooms to be extremely clean, which is important to my wife and me. My particular campsite was exposed (no shade), so I didn't experience the full effect of the sun and heat, but I bet it can get quite toasty. I had a nice walk along the south shore in the very early morning before everyone was up and moving about. I will be back.
My reservation reminder stated that this campsite did not have a bear box. It did.
Darwin C
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict lake is very beautiful lake. Crystal clear water, with a rocky beach. The camp ground is nice and kept very clean. Bathrooms are flush toilets and always kept clean and stocked. The lake store is very nice and convenient. No showers at the camp ground but they do have pay showers by the store and resort.
PAUL H
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp spot very good, views awesome, but very windy made cooking outside impossible. Have camped there many times before, but with good weather.
Marissa S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The pictures and description of the spot we booked failed to mention it’s on a hill side, made it very hard to get out motorhome level.
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground! Clean bathrooms and deer everywhere. Expect wind in the afternoons and tie down your tents.
Alberto G
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp managers are awesome in keeping the camp clean and orderly. Great work!
Elizabeth B
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake Campground is perfect for groups of families and friends. There are ample opportunities to enjoy the stream and the lake and hikes for all levels of hikers. For those not used to "roughing it," the proximity to the Convict Lake Resort's store and restaurant make this location great for beginner campers and anyone wishing to invite family that would rather rent a cabin and eat meals indoors. Highly recommend!
brian t
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground hosts we're friendly and kept everything clean and maintained.
Claude Z
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Been going to Convict for decades. Never disappoints. Weather was great, campground clean. Great time
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
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: June 4, 2026
