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Convict Lake Campground
Convict Lake Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 48 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov lists 37 standard nonelectric sites and 11 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. Of the 48 sites, 37 accept an RV or trailer and all 48 accept a tent[5]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 55 feet[3]. Recreation.gov marks 8 sites as accessible[6]. Sites list a maximum of 6 people[7]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM on Recreation.gov[8][9]. Site details can lag behind changes on the ground, so confirm anything important before you go.
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 48 |
| Site types[1] | 37 standard nonelectric, 11 tent only nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Accessible sites[6] | 8 |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 55 ft (median 34.5 ft) |
| Equipment[5] | RV or trailer at 37 sites, tent at 48 sites |
| Pets[10] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[8] | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out[9] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[7] | 6 |
Before you go
- Reserve through Recreation.gov, where this campground is listed as reservable[2].
- The current rate is shown on the Recreation.gov booking page.
- Match your rig to the site: only 37 sites accept an RV or trailer[5].
- Fire restrictions can apply at any time, even where campfires are listed as allowed[11].
- Recreation.gov records can be out of date, so check with the Forest Service if a detail matters.
Questions people ask
- Are dogs allowed at Convict Lake Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 48 campsites with this detail listed[10].
- Are campfires allowed at Convict Lake Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 48 campsites with this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
- Can I reserve a site at Convict Lake Campground?
- Yes, the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 48 overnight campsites at Convict Lake Campground: 37 standard nonelectric, 11 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Convict Lake Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Convict Lake Campground: 55 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 34.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Convict Lake Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Inyo National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Convict Lake Campground: 37 sites accept an RV or trailer and 48 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- 8 of the 48 campsites at Convict Lake Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Convict Lake Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Convict Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Convict Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Convict Lake Campground: yes at all 48 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Convict Lake Campground: yes at all 48 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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