Convict Creek runs right through the Convict Lake Campground. This campground has 88 campsites, of which 25 require reservations while the others are on a first come-first served basis. None of the campsites have water, electricity or sewer hookups. Convict Lake Resort is located across from the campground and has a restaurant, store and pack station. Activities include swimming, boating, fishing, sightseeing, bird watching, biking, hunting, kayaking, and skiing in winter. Amenities for campers include toilets, hot showers, grills, picnic tables, ice machines and a pay telephone. Within 10 miles of the campground you will find a post office, hospital, laundry facility, hiking trails and a visitor's center.
Convict Lake Campground
HCR 79, BOX 54
Crowley Lake, CA 93546
760-924-5771
Convictlake.com
Twin Lakes Campground is located near Mammoth Lakes in California. Campers enjoy backpacking, biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, boating and kayaking. The campsites are located in a pine forest area that lies at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Each campsite comes with bear boxes for safe food storage, picnic tables, fire rings, showers and flush toilets. Nearby facilities include a hospital, convenience store and laundry facilities. Reservations for this campground must be made at least four days ahead of arrival.
Twin Lakes Campground
Off Hwy 395, via Twin Lakes Road
Bridgeport, CA
760-932-7500
Rock Creek Lake Campground has more than 300 camping sites, most of which are located in wooded areas with the creek flowing nearby. Campers can use the available picnic tables and metal fire ring along with a bear box for safe food storage. The campsites are quite and secluded and if firewood is needed, campers can purchase it on-site. Most of the campsites don't require a reservation.
Rock Creek Lake Campground
Rock Creek Road
Eastern Sierra, CA
760-935-4489