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

Christen P

Verified

July 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

What an amazing experience! The scenic views. Fresh air. We had an amazing time at Lake Convict Campground. The sites are close together but we felt there was plenty of privacy in-between. The restrooms were clean. The showers were far but it was a good reason to visit the store. I enjoyed our vacation and would certainly go back.

Kristin T

Verified

July 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Clean sites and bathrooms. Just not a lot of shade.

Marie P

Verified

July 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The camp manager and host were very helpful.

Megan B

Verified

July 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Overall campground was fine, restrooms were clean and stocked. Very little shade anywhere, only a few sites have any real shade, and when I was there it was 90deg. There was a wedding at the resort one of the days and the music could be heard quite loud until 10pm which kind of disturbed the out in nature part of camping.

Christina P

Verified

July 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Flush toilets and clean bathrooms, walking distance to lake which has nice walking path with select picnic tables and beach access for swimming and fishing. Site were on the smaller size, nice tent pads but very exposed and hot. Access to resort which does have pay-for showers, restuarant and small general store on site. Small lot by lake fills up early but plenty of overflow parking at front of campsite.

Ralph P

Verified

July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Camp was well cared for. Bathrooms were clean.

David C

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

What a beautiful campground!! I feel like any of the campsites will have an amazing view. We had the privilege to be at campsite 002 which is near the main entrance next to the camp manager. The campsite was well maintained and clean and most importantly quite. There is lots to do at this campground like fishing, kayaking, swimming and hiking but we decided to go out to mammoth lakes which is only 25 mins north from the campground. I recommend going to mammoth and take a $15 shuttle ride to the devils post pile national monument. Its a great hike and if possible go to rainbow falls which is only another mile 1 1/2 mi away from the devils post pile. so don't lose your ticket. Everything about this trip was amazing and i highly recommend this campground.

Maira C

Verified

July 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Fun easy access

OMAR T

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The host at the campground are great ,they were very helpful and nice.
Campground is very well maintained.

Benjamin H

Verified

August 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Great views, excellent fishing, nice getaway from the summer heat. We camped in a Travel trailer and had a great time. However, there’s always one bad apple that can put a damper on a great trip. Neighbor would turn on truck and headlight for extended periods of time at night. The problem was the light shined right at our camp fire. Same neighbor decides we all would like to hear club music during the day. I thought we could escape the city life for a few days… guess not completely.

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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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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