Convict Lake Resort - MAMMOTH LAKES

The Restaurant at Convict Lake is an excellent experience. Very nice service and the food is great!

Used the campgrounds. No service. Beautiful landscapes. Sat by the lake and watched an eagle try to catch fish. They only have dirt camping?

We only hiked around half of the Lake until we could go no further because of snow melt off.... yes, even in August.There was a fishing derby goings on and many people enjoying the lake.They have a huge enclised facility Weddings and Dinner.There are cabins to rent and a few Restaurants as well.We stopped at the little store there and it was well stocked with many items.I asked the elderly lady there why it was called Convict Lake and she told me the fascinating story of the 30 hardened prisoners that had over powered and escaped from a prison in Carson City Nevada and ended up here at Convict Lake, after making the matters worst by shooting and killing a young Pony Express Rider and taking his horse.More people joined the possy, until there was a big shootout there, killing the Shariff and his Indian tracker.The prisoners that were shot were hanged, but the leader escaped.That’s when they Renamed Diablo Lake, the original name, to Convict Lake.Note: if you are planning to check out Convict Lake, make sure that you do not miss Hot Creek Geological Site located on Hot Creek Hatchery Rd. Not Far.Amazing

Great location and service but rooms need some updating. Especially the beds, pillows, bed sheets and carpet. Everything else was perfect.

Great getaway for a wedding. This place accommodated my very large family.