Convict Lake might be one of the more picturesque and accessible lakes in the Sierra Nevada, but it has a violent past. It used to called Monte Diablo Lake until a series of killings in the late ...

So if you visit this lake off Highway 3 95 in Monroe County, keep in mind, it's not just this gorgeous scenery to capture your attention but also the history and that name, convict Lake.

Convict Lake Resort, 2000 Convict Lake Road, Mammoth Lakes; (800) 992-2260, https://www.convictlake.com, has well-equipped cabins and houses, a general store, marina and stables; one-room cabins ...