Convict Lake Campground
Open for the season. At 7,600 ft elevation, the campground typically opens late May or early June depending on snow. Reservations via Recreation.gov; first-come, first-served sites also available. 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * Humidity...RH reductions to 10 to 15 percent in the afternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Sunday morning, except 30 to 40 percent in southern Mono and Mineral counties. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 may gust up to 65 mph with ridgetops gusting over 80 mph at times. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 395. Boating conditions will be hazardous due to rough waters on area lakes, including Mono Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Topaz Lake, and Crowley Lake. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Convict Lake Campground occupies a scenic setting along Convict Creek at 7,600 ft elevation, just a short walk from Convict Lake in Inyo National Forest. The campground offers 85 sites spread among aspen and cottonwood trees, with dramatic views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food locker. The eastern Sierra is renowned for exceptional trout fishing, and anglers can pursue rainbow and brown trout in both the creek and the 167-acre lake. The 3.5-mile Lake Trail begins near the campground, providing access to stunning alpine scenery and connecting to trails in the nearby John Muir Wilderness. Facilities include flush toilets, potable water, and a dump station located a quarter-mile away on Convict Lake Road. No hookups are available. Showers can be purchased at the nearby Convict Lake Resort, which also offers a store, restaurant, and boat rentals. This is an active bear area, and proper food storage in the provided bear boxes is mandatory.
Directions
From Highway 395 between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, take the well-signed turnoff across from Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Travel west 2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 55ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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