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Average nightly rates48 total sites
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37 sites
Tent Sites
11 sites
About Convict Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 48
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
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 (520)
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
Marissa S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The pictures and description of the spot we booked failed to mention it’s on a hill side, made it very hard to get out motorhome level.
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground! Clean bathrooms and deer everywhere. Expect wind in the afternoons and tie down your tents.
Alberto G
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp managers are awesome in keeping the camp clean and orderly. Great work!
Elizabeth B
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake Campground is perfect for groups of families and friends. There are ample opportunities to enjoy the stream and the lake and hikes for all levels of hikers. For those not used to "roughing it," the proximity to the Convict Lake Resort's store and restaurant make this location great for beginner campers and anyone wishing to invite family that would rather rent a cabin and eat meals indoors. Highly recommend!
brian t
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Campground hosts we're friendly and kept everything clean and maintained.
Claude Z
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Been going to Convict for decades. Never disappoints. Weather was great, campground clean. Great time
Max R
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
beautiful spot, campground was excellent, camp host was excellent, facilities were excellent.
Katharine A
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Well maintained campground. Fishing was good at the lake, but unfortunately the streams were not stocked this year. There was a spider infestation, which we attributed to the lack of rain. We have camped here many times and always, no matter the weather, had a great time.
Kim R
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The spaces are very nice, some are further apart than others, but that didn’t matter, it was peaceful and very beautiful. There were a group of deer roaming around daily, and in the ever. Minding their own business and very friendly.
The lake is a short walk from the camp sites, but a quick drive with ample parking if you prefer to drive to the lake.
The hike around Convict Lake is extremely easy for all levels and absolutely gorgeous.
I’ve been visiting the area for years and we always seem to get a quick rain shower in the afternoon. It goes away as fast as it came in. Very refreshing!
Caught a few trout and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sunsets.
The store and restraunt are great if you need something or don’t feel like cooking.
Our family loved our stay.
John W
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
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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.
Elevation: 2302 feet
8.7 mi drive to downtown Crowley Lake (about 11 min)
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: September 3, 2026
