If you’re looking for a place to disconnect and escape the humdrum city life in the meantime, Crowley Lake RV Park might be for you. Located near Crowley Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Eastern Sierras, and Pleasant Valley Reservoir, this campground is perfect for anyone who wants to experience laid-back outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and nature walk.
While many RV sites are seasonal, this campground is open all year round. Autumn might even be the best time to visit the place because of the burst of interesting colors of the leaves. Plus, at this time of the year, there is no crowd.
During winter, Crowley Lake RV Park is a great campground thanks to its proximity to Mammoth Mountain, which is famous for its winter sports. You can also try winter fishing in Hot Creek and Upper Owens, which are great spots for fly fishing.
Amenities
The campground features full 30 amp hookup campsites that can accommodate RVs of up to 40 feet in length. It also includes basic amenities such as coin-operated laundry facilities, restrooms, and hot showers.
Other amenities:
- Fire circles
- Grills
- General store
- Wi-Fi
- 24-channel cable TV
- Picnic tables
- Sewer drain per site
- Tent sites in a grassy meadow
If you don’t own a travel trailer, two local companies rent and set up campers, which they bring to the campground before the guests arrive.
Outdoor Activities
Thanks to the campground’s proximity to nature reserves, you can do a wide range of outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, kayaking, wakeboarding, or simply gazing at the stars.
If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you may want to visit these lakes and rivers:
- Crowley Lake (walking distance from the campground)
- Rock Creek Lake (12 miles)
- Pleasant Valley Reservoir (17 miles)
- Convict Lake (9 miles)
- Mammoth Lake Basin, which includes Lake George, Lake Mary, and Twin Lakes (18 miles)
- Upper Owens River (13 miles)
The lakes, streams, and rivers adjacent to the campground are great for bait fishing, fly-fishing, lure fishing, and trolling. In addition, you can easily find local companies that rent boats and sell fishing gear and tackle.
Aside from fishing boats, you can also rent other types of watercraft if you want to try out wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking, or water skiing.
The campground is also a popular base camp for hikers due to its proximity to the Eastern Sierra that stretches from Lone Pine in the south to Nevada in the north. This mountain range is known for its breathtaking natural wonders like the basalt rock formations called “Columns of the Giants” and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, which is the home of the oldest living trees.
Lake Crowley Camping is not just a popular summer vacation destination. During winter, it also attracts people looking for a base camp near Mammoth Mountain, which offers a wide range of winter sports, including snowmobiling, skiing, and snowboarding.
Park location: 515 South Landing Road, Crowley Lake, CA 93546
Contact number: 760-935-4221 (reservations available by phone)
Rates:
Summer Rates (between April 21, 2021 and October 31, 2021)
- Full hookups – $42 per night + 12% tax
- Water and electricity – $36 per night + 12% tax
- Tent sites – $30 per night + 12% tax
- Weekly rate – similar to the daily rate but the seventh night is free
- Monthly full hookup rate – $620 per month + metered electricity + $50 electricity deposit
Winter Rates (between November 1, 2020 and April 20, 2021)
- Full hookups – $42 per night + 12% tax
- Weekly rate – similar to the daily rate but the seventh night is free
- Monthly full hookup rate – $620 per month + metered electricity + $50 electricity deposit
Holiday Rates (4th of July, Opening Week, and Memorial Weekend)
- Full hookups – $46 per night + 12% tax
- Water and electricity – $40 per night + 12% tax
- Tent site – $34 per night + 12%
