Convict Lake Campground is located along Convict Creek a short distance downstream from Convict Lake. Visitors to the campground enjoy fishing for trout on Convict Creek and in the 170-acre lake. Convict is a no-wake lake, permitting electric motors only of 6 HP or less and limiting speeds to 10 MPH or less. Hikers like to set out on the 3½-mile Lake Trail around Convict Lake or other nearby trails leading into the John Muir Wilderness. The nearby Convict Lake Resort has lodging, a restaurant, a store, a marina with boat rentals, and guided horseback rides.
Convict Lake Campground's 85 campsites are spread mostly in sage with magnificent views of surrounding peaks. Along the creek are groves of aspen and cottonwood. A few campsites have views of the lake. Forty-eight of the campsites can be reserved ahead of time while the remainder are first come, first served. Ten campsites are designated for tents only. The maximum length of stay at Convict Lake Campground is 7 days.
| Convict Lake Campground Basics | |
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| Convict Lake Campground Location: | Two miles west of Highway 395 on Convict Lake Road |
| Elevation: | 7,500 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | 304 miles north of Los Angeles 173 miles south of Reno. |
| Number of Campsites: | 85 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-April through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicle, 2nd vehicle $7 per night |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Recreation Resource Management for Inyo National Forest |
| Information - Inyo NF, Bishop | (760) 873-2400 |
| Reservations for Convict Lake Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Convict Lake Campground reservations can be made for camping dates from late April through September. At other times when the campground is open, sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations taken from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites:1 | #43, 48, 50, 51, 57, 61-63, 69, 72, 75, 76, 80, 81, 83, 84, 86-88 many accessible features in the campground and at the lake |
| Fees: | $35 per night |
| Reservations: | Convict Lake Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Convict Lake Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater, laundry and hot showers at nearby Convict Lake Resort |
| Showers: | Yes, at nearby Convict Lake Resort |
| Dump station: | Yes |
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Convict Lake Campground
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Convict Lake Campground
Explore the Eastern Sierra and discover wonderful places for camping, fishing, and hiking. Campers at Convict Lake Campground enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in the region.
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