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Convict Lake Campground
4 mi northwest of McGee Creek, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Convict Lake Campground
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. 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. This is…
- Fees: $33.00 per night per site
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi northwest of McGee Creek, CA · 37.59889, -118.85083
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convict Pack Station | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Convict Hiker Parking | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Convict Lake Loop | Horse | 0.3 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Convict Lake Vis | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| FR 4S07T | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| FR 4S07S | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 0.2 mi
Water fill-up: 6.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 5 mi E of Mammoth Lakes 2.9 mi
- McGee Creek RV Park 3.8 mi
- McGee Backpacker Campground 4.3 mi
- Mcgee Creek 4.4 mi
- Crowley Lake Campground 4.9 mi
- Sherwin Creek 5.2 mi