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Convict Lake Campground
Inyo National Forest - Mammoth Ranger District

Convict Lake Campground is located 10 miles southeast of the Mammoth Lakes region, 2 miles off US Highway 395.  Convict Lake is set in a very picturesque cirque with impressive Sierra peaks forming a beautiful reflection across the clear water.  Sunrise photography is probably exceptional...but I have yet to be able to take advantage of that.

The campground entrance is located across the road from the lake's parking area and heads way back in the narrow canyon along Convict Creek.  Sites along the creek are shaded with aspens and a few pines, but most sites are out in the open with high desert brush.  Fortunately it stays relatively cool up here.  Some sites have good views of the mountains that form the backdrop behind the lake.  Just a beautiful all around Sierra location.

Overall the campground is only average, but Convict Lake is very, very pretty.  The Convict Lake Resort is located just down the road with a General Store, restaurant and cabins, etc.  Come early on a weekend to get a site, holiday weekends are crazy.  Reviewed 06/2000.