About Convict Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
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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
Michelle L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake has always been my go to campground! The Lake there is beautiful and the scenery never gets old! The people who work at the boat rental place is always so nice and I’ve never had an issue there. The only thing you’ll have to remember is that cell reception up there is almost nonexistent. So if you’re looking to unplug, this is the perfect place!
Bryan K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Gorgeous campground!
Joe S
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Reservations were easily made on Recreation.gov, campsites are spacious, and well spaced. Dry camping was expected and a dump station is nearby. The scenery and Convict Lake is always "Great".
Keith R
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Enjoyed our trip to Convict Lake, unfortunately the fishing was slow but, lots of other things were very enjoyable. Check out Mammoth Brewing company in town for a memorable time with friends. Lots of good places to eat too, too numerous to mention. Planning our next adventure in May.
Chris O
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great time as always. We will continue to visit annually.
Christine B
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I have stayed at Convict Lake Campground on two different trips. It's one of my favorites because it is clean, pet/family friendly, large enough to take the pup for a walk without having to drive somewhere. I love having the lake so close, and it's such a pretty sight. Whenever I drive through the Eastern Sierras, I try to book a campsite here!
David C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The resort is great, Dave at the boat launch is very helpful and knowledgeable, the staff very cool, thank you
Denise D
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Sites were well maintained and the camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful campground.
Jennifer W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake is just as beautiful today as it was 15 years ago when I first visited. Campsites are real nice, trail around the lake was good, but could use a little TLC in spots. I plan on visiting again in the early fall.
Robian T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great camping here
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
