Convict Lake Campground

A mountain lake as seen from a campground
Convict Lake Campground campsite
Convict Lake Campground entrance
Convict Lake Campground entrance sign
Convict Lake Campground trail to fishing creek in campground.

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

48 total sites

RV Sites

37 sites

Tent Sites

11 sites

About Convict Lake Campground

Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national forest provide many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation. The campground and nearby resort offer many amenities for a convenient and enjoyable camping experience. The facility is located between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California, near Mammoth Airport.

Number of accommodations: 48

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 24 to Oct 24

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Laundry
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 050, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
065, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 075, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 076, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 082, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 084, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (520)

What Guests Are Saying

Convict Lake Campground offers a stunning location with beautiful views, clean facilities, and friendly hosts, making it an ideal spot for both short stopovers and extended stays. The campground is well-maintained, with daily bathroom cleaning and convenient amenities like firewood sales and a nearby store. However, many sites lack shade and privacy, and bear encounters can be an issue, particularly for campers with food safety concerns. Overall, visitors appreciate the serene environment and recreational opportunities available in this picturesque area.

Review Summary

4.6
520 reviews
5
76.2%
396
4
15.8%
82
3
3.7%
19
2
2.1%
11
1
2.3%
12

Susan T

Verified

May 13, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very helpful camp host. Beautiful location, how can you not absolutely love it?!

WAYNE W

Verified

May 10, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

I have been vacationing at Convict Lake for over 40 years, it’s always been a pleasure camping their.

Rivets R

Verified

November 2, 2021 Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Campground host very helpful & pleasant. Right there when problems happened & fixed immediately!

Rick C

Verified

October 20, 2021 Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Campground Manager was very helpful and the campground was cleaner than I have seen it in a long time.

Rudy L

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great Lake for camping and fishing.
The restaurant is awesome.

Henry R

Verified

October 16, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great campground with clean restrooms and the host were friendly and helpful

Katerina M

Verified

October 16, 2021 Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Would have been an excellent experience if the creeks weren’t almost empty.

Colin R

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The hike around the lake is beautiful. Dinner at the restaurant is a must.

Location Convict Lake Campground

Address:
Hcr 79, Box 54
Crowley Lake, CA, 93546
United States

Elevation: 2302 feet

Distance to downtown

8.7 mi drive to downtown Crowley Lake (about 11 min)

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: September 3, 2026

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