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About Convict Lake Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Laundry
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Tyler E
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had a great time hiking, fishing, and hanging out. My daughter even celebrated her birthday there. We ended up with three sites, one reserved in advance, and two more we were able to get on a first-come, first-served basis on a Sunday. The camp hosts are some of the most genuine, good-hearted people you could ever meet. We will always go back to Convict Lake, it always feels like home
David H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campspot. We liked being located near the resort store to access coffee, snacks, showers. The bathrooms were very clean. Most sites do not have much shade. Take a walk along the creek for the best experience.
Arnel A
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
What can we say? Our first time at Convict Lake was absolutely breathtaking—we’re already planning our next trip back! We stayed at Campsite #2, which is right next to the host. It felt tucked away from the other campsites, making it a perfect choice if you prefer peace and quiet at night. The outhouse was just a short walk away and very clean, which we really appreciated. The camp hosts were friendly and welcoming. One of the best parts of Campsite #2 was how close it was to the lake—it made morning and evening walks so easy and beautiful. Overall, we had an amazing experience and can’t wait to come back to try out other campsites!
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict always one of our favorites. Dennis the Camphost was amazing it helping make our trip even better
Brenda B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The ranger was friendly, the bathrooms were kept clean and the overall camp was well maintained. My only complaint is the noisy campers with loud music and were up partying until 4am. I go out in nature to escape the noise and that was disappointing.
Serina R
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great stay, site was large and clean, beautiful views at night,creek behind our site. Will definitely stay there again.
Vanesa T
VerifiedAugust 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
we had lots of deer around camp even a bear ! didn’t see it but definitely left prints the only down side are the showers !! have to drive to the resort & they only have 2
Troy H
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
What a beautiful place. The deer were comfortable with people and seemed even somewhat curious.
Gunnar H
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The bathrooms were porta pottys and it was more desert than we were expecting. We were not a fan and ended up leaving instead of staying the night. Zero shade and very hot.
Varsha R
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
One of the best campgrounds I've been to. The only drawback was the restrooms were out of order and we had to use a portable bathroom which I was not a fan of especially since this is also one of the most expensive campgrounds I've been to.
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...
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 395 south for 5 mi. Turn west off of Highway 395.
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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