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 (430)
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a popular destination for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean restrooms, proximity to the lake, and various activities like fishing and hiking. However, some sites are small and exposed, with limited shade, and there have been occasional reports of noise and theft. Overall, many guests express a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Convict Lake Campground offers stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a popular destination for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean restrooms, proximity to the lake, and various activities like fishing and hiking. However, some sites are small and exposed, with limited shade, and there have been occasional reports of noise and theft. Overall, many guests express a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
Robian T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great campground with many different spots. The are is well kept and very clean by camp employees. A great lake to fish. Store is well stocked and the guys running the boats are great.
Robian T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great camping here
Jennifer W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake is just as beautiful today as it was 15 years ago when I first visited. Campsites are real nice, trail around the lake was good, but could use a little TLC in spots. I plan on visiting again in the early fall.
Denise D
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Sites were well maintained and the camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful campground.
David C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The resort is great, Dave at the boat launch is very helpful and knowledgeable, the staff very cool, thank you
Rebecca O
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake! Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful lake and mountains! Very nice campground, camp hosts are great! We pack our lunch and launch our kayak and spend the afternoon floating, taking in all this fantastic scenery! We've been 3 times, Fall is unbelievable! Awesome 3 mile trail around the lake. We'll be back!
Denis D
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Great CG Hosts he helped us relocate our campsite with no problem so we would be closer to the lake. Make sure you take a walk around the whole lake for the breathtaking views. Restaurant has great pizza. We also rented a motor boat this time to just cruise around the lake for an hour because we were not fishing this time and that was really enjoyable.
Tracie N
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
Convict Lake has never disappointed us. The lake and scenery is absolutely beautiful, the grounds are kept up, the running stream is gorgeous. And of course for those mid day munchies the general store is always well stocked! We love it here!
Chris C
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
This is a beautiful campground and the views of the surrounding mountains, and of course the lake, cannot be beat!
The hosts and other campers are always nice and helpful and the campground and facilities are kept clean.
Thank you!
Carol E
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND
The campground is very well managed by the hosts restrooms were clean and well located. All facilities {store, lske, etc could’ve reached by walking. No need to move our RV during our stay.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5989 / -118.851
Elevation: 2302 feet
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: July 11, 2026
