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
Ching Man Rachel M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very clean campsite, deers visit around with amazing stargazing at night.
Agustin A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely amazing and great time with the family. Can't wait to go back
Jessie Q
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great Lake and campground. Some spots are better than others but I’d definitely recommend and come back if the opportunity presents itself.
Jose F
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Though we weren't impacted we noticed that the reservation for the campsite right next to us was a "no show." Given the high demand for campsites there should either be a required confirmation/checkin grace period or some sort of reservation release mechanism to make the site available to other campers vs leaving the site vacant with others wanting to use it.
Beth T
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful views, nice well spaced sites, safe bathrooms
Hal C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campsite was in need of maintenance
Deborah B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love everything about Convict lake campground
Linda M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake was wonderful. Not just does the the beauty of the place make the trip great but I wanted to put out a good word and a thank you to Bill and Dennis two of the camp hosts. Those guys work hard making sure the campground is clean and runs smoothly. Thank you again for making our trip great.
Marion F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Deer walk right up to you, bit please don't feed the deer. Let's keep them wild.
Richard M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We've been coming to Convict Lake campground for 39 years now, we love it! The only "bad" thing this year was they didn't stock the lake or streams?
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
