Fishing and wildlife viewing draw campers to Crowley Lake Campground, where the water sits close enough to structure a full day around the shoreline. The campground sits on BLM land near Toms Place, with views across the lake toward the surrounding mountains. A short gravel access road gets you in without four-wheel drive. No pets are allowed.
Sites are spread out enough to give each one some breathing room, and reviewers note the campground stays quiet even in summer. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box. Verizon signal has been reported as strong. Stephan C. describes the setting as "quiet with nice views of the lake and mountains." One reviewer found plenty of open sites on a May weekday, suggesting crowds are manageable outside peak weekends.
Restrooms are vault toilets, and at least one reviewer flagged the absence of potable water on-site, so plan to bring your own. A self-pay kiosk sits about a third of a mile before the campground entrance. The $10 nightly fee is low even by BLM standards. No shade is noted at the sites, which matters for summer arrivals planning midday stays. For campers exploring campsites near Toms Place, this campground fits well into a broader Eastern Sierra itinerary. The nearby Lake Crowley BLM Campground is worth considering for those who want a slightly different setup in the same area.
Description
Overview
Crowley Lake Campground offers 47 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. $12.00 per site. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available. Dump station fee is $12.00, no passes accepted. Closest amenities are 2 miles south in Crowley, or 10 miles north in Mammoth Lakes.
Recreation
Popular activities include lake and stream fishing, boating, windsurfing, horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Facilities
Crowley Lake Campground offers 47 RV/tent sites, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available. Dump station fee is $10.00, no passes accepted. Closest amenities are 2 miles south in Crowley, or 10 miles north in Mammoth Lakes. 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. Camping for a period longer than 14 days at any one campground, not to exceed 28 days per calendar year for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds, is prohibited without the written permission from the Field Office Manager. A California Campfire Permit is not required for fires within established fire rings in developed campgrounds. Seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. Please check the BLMs website for information on current fire restrictions or call the Bishop Field Office at (760) 872-5000.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
Mammoth Lakes is approximately 10 miles away.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCrowley Lake Campground is located in California near Toms Place
Public CampgroundCoordinates
37.569 N
118.768 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/15/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/15/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 9/15/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 5 hrs 1 min from Visalia, CA
- 5 hrs 9 min from Hanford, CA
- 5 hrs 25 min from Merced, CA
- 5 hrs 28 min from Visalia, CA
- 5 hrs 31 min from Fresno, CA
- 5 hrs 32 min from Merced, CA
- 5 hrs 35 min from Hanford, CA
- 5 hrs 57 min from Fresno, CA
