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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
Jose F
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Though we weren't impacted we noticed that the reservation for the campsite right next to us was a "no show." Given the high demand for campsites there should either be a required confirmation/checkin grace period or some sort of reservation release mechanism to make the site available to other campers vs leaving the site vacant with others wanting to use it.
Jessie Q
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great Lake and campground. Some spots are better than others but I’d definitely recommend and come back if the opportunity presents itself.
Agustin A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely amazing and great time with the family. Can't wait to go back
Ching Man Rachel M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very clean campsite, deers visit around with amazing stargazing at night.
scarlett s
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Beautiful place to visit, water is freezing and we went in summer so not for swimming, but gorgeous view of lake.
John D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I have been camping and fishing here since 1970. Awesome time
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
We had a great experience there especially being near Convict creek. Being creekside was satisfying and it was fun for the kids to swim in and play by during the day. The nearby store was well stocked and at a very convenient walking distance from the campground. There is a restaurant next to the store that seemed well visited and offered take-out pizza, but we didn’t try it. Beyond all those conveniences the breathtaking sweeping views of the Eastern sierras from the campsites are what make me come back here over and over.
Louie M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great for fishing, hiking and lounging around. Great restaurant also.
Michelle T
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The Campsite was nice, Clean. The bathrooms were sparkling clean....so nice!! We did the hike to Mildred Lake, while the map says it is 4.5 miles, the sign says 5 miles...and my pedometer said 6 miles...so be aware of that if you choose to go. Now that I have been there once, I now know the campsite numbers I will try to reserve for my next time!!
Bob F
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground host's are the best! Campsites and fire pits are clean when you arrive, the bathrooms are VERY clean and sanitized throughout the day, and deer greet you when you arrive! Beside all that, the fishing was awesome!
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
