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
Edward N
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
No shade and hot at this low altitude in the summer. Be nice if sun shades were installed over picnic tables like at McGee Creek campground.
Yen L
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Dennis and Bill were amazing hosts. They were very kind and friendly. The facilities were very well maintained during COVID-19. We booked for 2 nights and ended up staying for 4 nights. We will definitely be back.
Anjali P
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful camping location. The toilets were clean. The lake is beautiful specially at sunrise :)
M D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great experience at Convict Lake. Camp Host Dennis is attentive and runs a tight ship. 4th of July was peaceful and quiet. Dennis and Bill do an amazing job of meeting all the campers needs and keeping the campground spotless. Much Gratitude!
Greg S
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The facilities were very clean and well maintained. Kudos to the staff and hosts!
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great place to camp! Easy to access and well maintained. Wish there were larger trees and a bit more shade on the camp spots, but there’s plenty of shade around the lake for warmer days.
Ed M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful camp location
CHEN L
VerifiedJuly 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice and clean. Not much shade and some sites are small for tents. Most people here has a RV or trailer though.
Frank C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground was clean and toilets were very nice. It was a great experience but not all the unit I got was not nearly as pretty as the others! I think any after 40-60 were in the worst section. Avoid if possible and pick another spot. I'll be better prepared next time
Robian T
VerifiedJuly 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
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
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No electricity, water or sewer site hookups |
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Reservations are site-specific. Changing campsites after arrival is prohibited |
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No ATVs or ORVs allowed in the facility |
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Convict Lake is a no-wake lake |
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Generators allowed only during non-quiet hours; three-hour maximum run time and must be attended while running |
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Day use parking is adjacent to the campground |
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Two dogs are allowed and must be leashed |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) 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. |
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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. |
