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Convict Lake Campground

in Inyo National Forest

Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
55 ft
Sites
48
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
Yes
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
8
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Yes
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

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.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$33.00 per night per site

Restrictions

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

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