Openings · last 7 days
76
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 76 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234311
When Convict Lake Campground reopens
Convict Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
120
Openings · last 90 days
120
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 120 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 09:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 28 of 120 detected openings (23.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 15.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 8–28 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 003 | 9 | 7.5% |
| 082 | 8 | 6.7% |
| 087 | 8 | 6.7% |
| 005 | 7 | 5.8% |
| 049 | 7 | 5.8% |
Site 003 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 48 monitored sites
Of the 1,776 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 154 open for online reservation · 1,603 reserved · 19 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
91.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 154 of 1,776 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online91.3%
Open site-nights154 / 1,776
Reserved (of online inventory)1,603 / 1,757
Weekday openings134
Weekend openings20
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 134 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 121 of 1,152 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 48 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 037 | 10 |
| 005 | 8 |
| 006 | 8 |
| 017 | 7 |
| 032 | 7 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 16
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 16. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
154 open site-nights across 42 sites at Convict Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 32 2-night, 14 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 003.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 55 ft. 44 sites take 25 ft, 24 sites take 35 ft, 15 sites take 40 ft.
All 42 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 005 | 30 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 21 |
| 006 | 34 ft | None | 8 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 21 |
| 017 | 36 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 032 | 27 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 003 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Oct 12, Oct 21 |
| 013 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 14, Oct 19 |
| 015 | 25 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 038 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 21 |
| 065 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 008 | 34 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15 |
| 022 | 20 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Oct 7, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 050 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Oct 12, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 075 | 34 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 22 |
| 027 | 36 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 22 |
| 043 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 021 | 20 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 023 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| 055 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 061 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 14 |
| 063 | 28 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 |
| 076 | 28 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 20, Oct 22 |
| 082 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22 |
| 083 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 |
| 084 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 24, Oct 15, Oct 22 |
| 086 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 20 |
| 004 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 035 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 8 |
| 044 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 048 | 36 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 29, Oct 22 |
| 058 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 059 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 064 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 069 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 24, Oct 14 |
| 072 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 12, Oct 15 |
| 080 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 8, Oct 22 |
| 011 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 18 |
| 033 | 36 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 22 |
| 049 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 053 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 20 |
| 062 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 22 |
| 087 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 1 |
About Convict Lake Campground
Overview
Convict Lake Campground is situated near Convict Lake amidst the beautiful scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake and surrounding national forest provide many opportunities for family fun, outdoor recreation and relaxation.
The campground and nearby resort offer many amenities for a convenient and enjoyable camping experience. The facility is located between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop, California, near Mammoth Airport.
Recreation
The eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for exceptional trout fishing. Anglers can cast a line for rainbow and brown trout in the creek or lake. Power boats are limited to electric motors on the lake (six horsepower or less).
The area's majestic scenery and variety of trails draw in hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian enthusiasts. The 3.5-mile Lake Trail can be accessed from the campground, and many other trails are in nearby John Muir Wilderness.
Facilities
This is a fairly large and well-organized facility with both reservable and first-come, first-served campsites. A few sites overlook the lake, while others are a short distance from the shore. Sites are spaced fairly close together.
Flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station are provided, as well as food storage lockers for safety from bears.
Campers can purchase firewood on-site. A store, pack station, boat rentals, restaurant, and other amenities are just down the road at the Convict Lake Resort.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 7,500 ft. and provides gorgeous views of the lake and the dramatic mountain scenery. Convict Creek runs through the campground, and the 167-acre Convict Lake is about 100 yards away. Shrubs and low vegetation fill in the landscape, though tall aspen and cottonwood trees grow along the creek.
The area is abundant with wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.
48 monitored sitesRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups13 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
Convict Lake Campground is about 34 miles north of Bishop, California on Highway 395. From Bishop, travel north on 395. The turnoff to the campground is across from Mammoth Yosemite Airport and is well-signed. From Mammoth Lakes, travel on Highway 395 south for 5 miles. Turn west off of Highway 395.
Hcr 79, Box 54, Crowley Lake, CA 93546760-924-5771
BikingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFish HatcheryFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingPicnickingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234311 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Convict Lake Campground?
Reservations for Convict Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 91.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 154 of 1,776 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 120 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 11:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Convict Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 76 site-date openings at Convict Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 120 over 30 days and 120 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Convict Lake Campground?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 003. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Convict Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
24 of the 48 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Convict Lake Campground?
October 2026, with 121 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,152.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Convict Lake Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 15.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 8-28 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Convict Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 16. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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