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Average nightly rates48 total sites
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37 sites
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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
M D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great experience at Convict Lake. Camp Host Dennis is attentive and runs a tight ship. 4th of July was peaceful and quiet. Dennis and Bill do an amazing job of meeting all the campers needs and keeping the campground spotless. Much Gratitude!
Anjali P
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful camping location. The toilets were clean. The lake is beautiful specially at sunrise :)
Yen L
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Dennis and Bill were amazing hosts. They were very kind and friendly. The facilities were very well maintained during COVID-19. We booked for 2 nights and ended up staying for 4 nights. We will definitely be back.
Edward N
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
No shade and hot at this low altitude in the summer. Be nice if sun shades were installed over picnic tables like at McGee Creek campground.
Richard M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We've been coming to Convict Lake campground for 39 years now, we love it! The only "bad" thing this year was they didn't stock the lake or streams?
Marion F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Deer walk right up to you, bit please don't feed the deer. Let's keep them wild.
Linda M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake was wonderful. Not just does the the beauty of the place make the trip great but I wanted to put out a good word and a thank you to Bill and Dennis two of the camp hosts. Those guys work hard making sure the campground is clean and runs smoothly. Thank you again for making our trip great.
Deborah B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love everything about Convict lake campground
Hal C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campsite was in need of maintenance
Beth T
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful views, nice well spaced sites, safe bathrooms
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
