Available sites
48 total sitesAbout Convict Lake Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Laundry
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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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
Christian A
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very cute little campground. Lake is awesome. Can definitely see other folks from the sites. Bathrooms in decent shape. Don’t forget to use a bear canister.
Daniel C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely amazing
jeff s
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
28th annual trip. Awesome ✌️😎👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Juan O
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean restrooms, friendly camp manager.
Madysen S
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
I had a great time and will come back!
Adolfo A
VerifiedJune 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Amazing lake! Great hosts! Clean restrooms and all campsites are well kept!
Tim B
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Absolutely beautiful. We had deer walking around the campsites when we pulled in. The kids loved that. The views of the mountains are incredible and access to Convict creek is easy. The campsite host helped us out with staying at the site we were in the first night since we had to get different sites for our two night stay since there were no sites available for both nights. When we arrived, there were plenty of first come first served sites and the host was able to get us a site we could be at both nights. Great time, great fishing. We will be back.
Mark P
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp host are the best.
Marc H
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
One of my favorite campgrounds in the eastern Sierras! Amazing views, great fishing, and great hiking. Clean campsites and facilities. Friendly camp hosts. Easy drive to Yosemite and close to mammoth.
Phillip P
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Clean and well maintained. Just as I remembered it from 46 years ago.
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