Convict Lake Campground

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

85 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-924-5771

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Convict Lake Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Convict Lake LoopHike · 2.0 mi long · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Convict Creek TrailHike · 6.4 mi long · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Laurel Lake to Edith Lake TrailHike · 4.1 mi long · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Cloverleaf Lake TrailHike · 0.6 mi long · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• McGee Pass TrailHike · 14.8 mi long · 3.9 mi from camp

  A trail starting near McGee Creek Trailhead.

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• McGee Pack Station TrailHike · 1.1 mi long · 3.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near McGee Creek Trailhead.

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Scenic sights

• Mono Jim PeakPeak · 10,892 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Laurel MountainPeak · 11,824 ft · 2.6 mi from camp

  Laurel Mountain is a peak in Mono County, California. Wikipedia

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• Horsetail FallsWaterfall · 4.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall near McGee Pass Trail.

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• Hot SpringHot spring · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Tub Hot SpringHot spring · 4.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Tamarack Cross-Country Ski CenterSkiing and snowshoeing · 8.6 mi from camp

  A Nordic (cross-country) ski area, operated by Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

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• Crystal Crag ApproachClimbing · 9.1 mi from campShow on map
• Upper TierClimbing · 9.5 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.