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Recreation Region: Convict Lake Region

Convict Lake Campground

A short walk from Convict Lake, this campground is located along Convict Creek. There are 85 campsites with bear lockers at each campsite. Many sites are flat and suitable for RVs, however hookups are not available. 

Showers may be used at nearby Convict Lake Resort for a fee. Dump station is located along Convict Lake Road, a quarter-mile from the campground.

Reservations

Convict Lake Campground, Inyo National Forest - Recreation.gov 
1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)

General Information

Traveling in Bear Country

 A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Convict Lake Campground. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. All trash must be disposed of in the bear proof trash receptacles. Do not store food, trash or scented items in your vehicle.

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $35/night.
Additional Vehicle: $10/night.
America The Beautiful Access/Senior Passes are Honored.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

building

Address: 2510 Hwy 203 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone: (760) 924-5500
Hours: Daily, 8:00am- 5:00pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.59483

Longitude: -118.848072

Elevation

7600'

Directions

Located two miles off Highway 395 between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, west of the Mammoth Yosemite Airport.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated April 30th, 2025