Lakeside camping · California
Convict Lake Campground
Emerald water under sheer Eastern Sierra peaks
SettingLakeside
StateCalifornia
Best seasonSummer & fall
ReserveRecreation.gov
A jewel of a lake ringed by dramatic, multicolored peaks in the Eastern Sierra near Mammoth. The shoreline loop is one of the prettiest easy walks in California.
Don’t missPeaks reflected in emerald water
RVs & rigsRV sites (no hookups)
What’s here
- Lakeshore loop
- Trout fishing
- Mammoth Lakes nearby
- Fall aspen color
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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