About Convict Lake
Overlooking the Convict Canyon, Convict Lake resort is tucked at the foot of Mount Morrison and next to the magnificent Convict Lake at Mammoth Lakes. This relaxing property has a gift shop and mini-market, and offers spacious, self-catering cabins with BBQ grills.
The accommodations are heated and boast fully equipped kitchens with microwave oven, toaster, and coffee maker. Other in-room amenities include a flat screen TV, DVD player, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Deluxe lodges have jetted tubs, washer & dryer, outdoor hot tubs, and fireplaces.
A coin-operated launderette and full-service wedding facilities are available on-site. Free Wi-Fi access, private parking, and airport shuttle are also offered at Convict Lake resort.
The on-site restaurant serves continental cuisine and a wide variety of classic wines. Appetisers and drinks are offered at the Lounge Bar.
Mammoth Yosemite Airport is a ten-minute drive from this property. Mammoth Mountain’s entrance is 25-minute drive away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent on-site restaurant food!
The food served at the on-site restaurant was impressive! It was highly recommended due to its high quality service and fabulous food choices as well as wine selections which were perfect for romantic getaways or special family occasions.
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Dependable camp attendants/rangers
Guests were extremely satisfied with the friendly yet attentive service of the camp rangers and managers in the area. They were more than willing to answer questions and provide useful suggestions especially for first-timers. Moreover, they were extremely accommodating and went the extra mile to make sure the guests were all having a wonderful time.
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Surprisingly clean bathrooms
Despite being in a secluded area, most guests were both surprised and satisfied with the overall cleanliness of the bathrooms in the camping area. The bathrooms were well-maintained as there were no trash visible and there were enough showers and toilets with flush.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Steep uphill location
Due to the steep location which requires long hike and some level of physical strength, guests especially small kids had difficulty reaching the property. The trail was quite narrow and the actual pathway to the campground have been quite challenging for those who were physically challenged.
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Adjacent lake is very cold
Aside from the lake's rocky surface, guests also had difficulty swimming or diving into the lake due to the cold water temperature. The water was too cold especially for young kids so it was quite hard for them to stay longer.
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Difficult parking location
Guests had difficulty going to the actual camping area or accommodations due to the long trail or hiking required coming from the actual parking area. Small children had to be carried by their parents while elderly individuals found it very exhausting to walk from the parking lot up to the actual camp.