Bishop Field Office

Crowley Lake Campground

View towards the Glass Mountains and Crowley Lake from upper campground

Crowley Lake Campground is now closed for reconstruction. This project will continue into 2012.  The campground will open for fishing season opener and remain open until July 5th.  It will then close to finish re-construction.Thermometer graphic showing 70% completion

Current completion status as of 10/26/2011:

  • Vault Toilets have been installed
  • Well and tank installed
  • Tables and firerings installed
  • Lantern holders installed 

 Photo of campsite 24 with new lantern holder, picnic table and fire ring.

 

 

 Newly renovated campsite

This campground offers stunning views of Crowley Lake and the Glass Mountains to the east.  To the west is the Sierra Nevada mountains and McGee Mountain and Canyon.  Popular activities include lake and stream fishing, boating, windsurfing, horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife viewing.  Crowley Lake and the Town of Crowley Lake are approximately 2 miles away.  The Town of Mammoth Lakes is approximately 10 miles away.  Campground facilities were fully updated during the summer of 2011.

Campround Host Positions Available:

BLM is currently looking for Campground Hosts for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds for the 2012 season.  For more information please contact Becky Hutto, Park Ranger at (760) 872-5008. 

At a Glance
Fees:First Come, First Served, No reservations accepted.
$5.00/night per site, Long Term Visitor Area permits accepted
Number of Sites:47 RV/tent sites, pull through trailer spaces.
Open:Weather permitting, last Saturday in April through November 1st.
Usage:Moderate
Busiest Season:Fishing opener weekend, July/August
Restrictions:Horses and horse trailers prohibited in campground, dogs must be under the owners control at all times
Closest Town:Crowley Lake (2 miles)
Water:Drinking Water available from opening to October 31st.
Restrooms:4 Vault Toilets
Dumpstation:Available from campground opening - November 1, $5.00 fee for use
Campground Host:On-Site
Other Amenities:Campfire rings (bring your own wood), tables, lantern holders

Directions:

US Highway 395 to Crowley Lake exit. Proceed west through the Crowley Lake Community for 2 miles. Turn north (right) at Crowley Lake Drive and proceed for 2 miles. Follow sign to campground.

GPS Coordinates (WGS84 Decimal Degrees): Latitude 37.569, Longitude -118.768