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

Available sites

48 total 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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 27 ft · Paved
🚐 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 27 ft · Paved
⛺ 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 023, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 27 × 18 ft · Paved
⛺ 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 051, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Paved
🚐 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 21 × 33 ft · Paved
🚐 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 14 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 14 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 065, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 069, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 27 ft · Paved
🚐 072, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 075, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 076, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 27 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Paved
🚐 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐 082, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 33 × 24 ft · Paved
🚐 084, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Paved
🚐 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Paved
🚐 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Paved
🚐 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 21 ft · Paved

Reviews (561)

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
561 reviews
5
76.5%
429
4
15.9%
89
3
3.6%
20
2
2.0%
11
1
2.1%
12

David L

Verified

July 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

the restrooms were very clean. Its a beautiful campground. New picnic tables were perfect

Rachel V

Verified

June 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

First time here. Very open campground so we made sure to take our canopies. Overall nice experience. Lake is beautiful. Short drive (10-15 min) from Mammoth lakes. Bathrooms are very clean. Deer sighting is almost guaranteed. Campsites are small, but very clean and semi private. Nice weekend getaway.

Charlene C

Verified

June 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

As you leave hwy. 395 to the hwy. turnoff to Convict lake, the view approaching the campground/lake is unbelievable. It's like eye candy. It's been on my list for years and I'm so thank that I finally made it. Walked around the lake a few times and
included a challenging hike to Lake Mildred. With the bridge out and the high water level, we were unable to get to our destination. The campground and bathrooms with flushing system are well maintained. It's was windy but it was only an issue when we tried to rent a pontoon. This place is quaint and very relaxing. We will be back.

Martin C

Verified

June 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Amazing campground with flushable toilets. Not too far from town. No phone service but the view is worth it. Does get super windy. Overall , will get the same campground.

Mark H

Verified

June 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Convict Campground is one the best kept and maintained campgrounds we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Restroom always clean, grounds always kept up and very friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Theodore C

Verified

June 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Convict lake is beautiful. The two campsites we got were okay. One of them had large rocks sticking out of the ground and we were unable to dig them up. This mad tent camping very uncomfortable. One of the camp hosts (older gentlemen) was awesome and helped us out a lot. The other camp host (much younger) did not seem to pleased with questions we had, almost like we were bothering him.

If you are going to fish and you have several people in your group get out there early if the weather is nice. If you do not get there early you will lose spots to set up.

There were a lot of deer that came into the campgrounds. If you were going to fish take quite gear has the fish are smaller.

The weather hit us pretty hard our last two days and we left early. It got cold and very very very windy. I believe gusts of 50 mi an hour. My family will go up there again but will have to wait until my youngest is a little bit older due to the elevation change.

Anthony B

Verified

June 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is a beautiful setting with plenty of wildlife roaming throughout the campground. Site 62 is about the middle of the campground providing some shelter from the wind. It is mostly level with plenty of room for a good-sized tent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Daniel M

Verified

June 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The scenery was lovely, the location was easy to find and our campsite was well kept and easy to pitch our tent in. Would definitely recommend staying here again!

Marianne P

Verified

June 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Our site felt private enough with a lot of vegetation and trees between sites. The meadow was filled with wild iris. We walked around the lake. Sat by the raging creek for an easy afternoon. Hiked. Walked to the Convict Lake Store. Super easy, fun, relaxing weekend. And very clean bathrooms as well as campsites.

Christopher B

Verified

June 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We've been going for decades, and the campground doesn't disappoint. Word is out and folks book sites months out as soon as they come available. The best sites aren't even showing on this site (perhaps because every single day is booked?). Walking around the lake is a calming way to spend an afternoon. It's amazing how different and lush the environment is only a couple miles off I-395 and its desolate, desert tundra, thanks to all the beautiful, clear water there.

Location & Directions for Convict Lake Campground

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

Elevation: 2,302 ft

Getting There

Convict Lake Campground is about 34 mi 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 39...

Nearest town

Crowley Lake, CA - 8.7 mi

About 11 min to downtown

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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