Can you reserve a site at Convict Lake Campground?

Yes, Convict Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Convict Lake Campground?

55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Convict Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Convict Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Convict Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Convict Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Convict Lake Campground, California — 48 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national forest provide many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation.

The campground and nearby resort offer many amenities for a convenient and enjoyable camping experience. The facility is located between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California, near Mammoth Airport.

Recreation

The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for exceptional trout fishing. Anglers can cast a line for rainbow and brown trout in the creek or lake. Power boats are limited to electric motors on the lake (six horsepower or less).

The area's majestic scenery and variety of trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts. The 3.5-mile Lake Trail can be accessed from the campground, and many other trails are in nearby John Muir Wilderness.

Facilities

This is a fairly large and well-organized facility with both reservable and first-come, first-served campsites. A few sites overlook the lake, while others are a short distance from the shore. Sites are spaced fairly close together.

Flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station are provided, as well as food storage lockers for safety from bears.

Campers can purchase firewood on-site. A store, pack station, boat rentals, restaurant, and other amenities are just down the road at the Convict Lake Resort.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 7,500 ft. and provides gorgeous views of the lake and the dramatic mountain scenery. Convict Creek runs through the campground, and the 167-acre Convict Lake is about 100 yards away. Shrubs and low vegetation fill in the landscape, though tall aspen and cottonwood trees grow along the creek.

The area is abundant with wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.

The facts

48 bookable sites
8 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 55 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND

Site types

37 Standard Nonelectric
11 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

48 campsites at Convict Lake Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
002	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	45 ft	6	🐾
003	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	25 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	30 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	34 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	34 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	25 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	28 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	25 ft	6	🐾
017	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	36 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
022	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
023	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	—	40 ft	6	🐾
027	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
032	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	27 ft	6	🐾
033	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
034	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
035	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	40 ft	6	🐾
037	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
038	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
043	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾
044	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
048	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	♿ 🐾
049	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
050	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾
051	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	♿ 🐾
053	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
055	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	25 ft	6	🐾
057	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	6	🐾
058	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
059	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
061	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	35 ft	6	🐾
062	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
063	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	28 ft	6	🐾
064	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	🐾
065	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	20 ft	6	🐾
069	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	25 ft	6	🐾
072	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	6	♿ 🐾
075	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	34 ft	6	♿ 🐾
076	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	28 ft	6	🐾
080	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	6	🐾
081	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	55 ft	6	♿ 🐾
082	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾
083	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	6	🐾
084	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	6	🐾
086	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	6	♿ 🐾
087	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	6	🐾
088	AREA CONVICT LAKE CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	36 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

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.

37.59889, -118.85083 · 37°35'56.0"N 118°51'3.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Feb.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	41	46	51	60	70	78	77	71	61	49	41
Low °F	17	18	22	27	35	42	49	47	40	30	23	17
Precip in	4.2	3.8	3.3	1.5	1.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	1.4	2.0	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Convict Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Convict Lake Campground?: Yes, Convict Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Convict Lake Campground have?: 48 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Convict Lake Campground?: 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Convict Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Convict Lake Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Convict Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Convict Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Convict Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Convict Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$33.00 per night per site

Restrictions:

Dogs on leash only. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical size: 48"x30"x36")

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Coldwater Campground 8 mi · Campground
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Contact

Phone 760-924-5771
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Convict Lake Campground