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Average nightly rates48 total sites
RV Sites
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
ERNESTO G
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Always a great time. Love being around the meadow to use the space for various activities like flying a kite, frisbee or kick ball. Great space if you have children.
Steven W
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
“Hats off” to the manager ‘Dennis’ and his crew! They did a great job keeping bathrooms cleaned. My father and I used the campground a lot from 1984-2009. We then sold the camper and used motels until Dad got too old to fish. He passed away last year. I am now camping again. One note: I really appreciate the soap-dispensers in the bathrooms. They weren’t available in the old bathrooms (before they were remodeled). See you on June 6, my next reservation for Convict Lake campground!
Cheryl V
VerifiedMay 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I stayed at Convict Lake for one night I’m a night. It was very windy all night, but the campground was very clean and I was steps from the stream. Will definitely stay again.
Shirley S
VerifiedMay 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Always beautiful at Convict Lake. Restrooms are clean & sites are well maintained. Dennis, the camp host is friendly and extremely helpful. Great trip!
Michael N
VerifiedMay 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground is fairly clean and well kepted up. The location gets alot of traffic. Very close to few hot springs and Mammoth lakes
WAYNE W
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I think the campground needs to be update there camp sites, by making the sites larger. I have been camping there for over 40 years and haven’t seen a lot of improvements.
Brigitte W
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Be prepared for the unknown weather.
JOHN C
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Our reservation got canceled due to the national forest closures. Disappointing. Was so looking forward to returning there.
Richard M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Always a good time
Sue C
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Been coming to Convict for 50 years and it will always be my favorite place !!
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
