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
Max R
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
beautiful spot, campground was excellent, camp host was excellent, facilities were excellent.
Katharine A
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Well maintained campground. Fishing was good at the lake, but unfortunately the streams were not stocked this year. There was a spider infestation, which we attributed to the lack of rain. We have camped here many times and always, no matter the weather, had a great time.
Kim R
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The spaces are very nice, some are further apart than others, but that didn’t matter, it was peaceful and very beautiful. There were a group of deer roaming around daily, and in the ever. Minding their own business and very friendly.
The lake is a short walk from the camp sites, but a quick drive with ample parking if you prefer to drive to the lake.
The hike around Convict Lake is extremely easy for all levels and absolutely gorgeous.
I’ve been visiting the area for years and we always seem to get a quick rain shower in the afternoon. It goes away as fast as it came in. Very refreshing!
Caught a few trout and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sunsets.
The store and restraunt are great if you need something or don’t feel like cooking.
Our family loved our stay.
John W
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
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Stella B
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This campground was beautiful! The bathrooms were generally clean and accessible, and the grounds were well maintained. There was a lot of wildlife and really nice views. Some sites were definitely bigger than others, and the views ranged from site to site, but overall no complaints!
Bernie G
VerifiedJune 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We camp at Convict Lake almost every year. Great for families with little ones.
Jaqueline E
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our group really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was kept clean. Also we enjoyed the deer and just being in nature.
Keith T
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a great campground near the beautiful Convict Lake. Spots can be tight to get into, so choose accordingly.
Joy M
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground is kept very clean and hosts are available.
Damon P
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great camp grounds to stay at. Clean, working bathrooms, close to the lake.
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
