Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Typically opens late May through mid-October, weather and conditions permitting. First-come, first-served; no reservations, no fee.

Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 1:12AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

1:12 AM — 9:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 1:15AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

1:15 AM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground sits at 9,100 feet in a Jeffrey pine forest along Virginia Creek, within the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The setting is classic Eastern Sierra high country, with easy access to Virginia Lakes and the Hoover Wilderness. This is a minimally developed, no-fee campground suited for self-sufficient campers. Sites have fire rings and bear boxes, and vault toilets are provided. There is no potable water, no trash service, and no hookups. Campers must pack out all garbage and bring their own drinking water. A free California campfire permit from CalFire is required for campfires, barbecues, and portable stoves. The campground can accommodate large trailers and motorhomes, though specific length limits are not published. Dogs are allowed but must remain on leash. The site operates first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Directions

From Bridgeport, head south on US-395 for 13 miles. Turn right onto Virginia Lakes Road and continue 2.4 miles. Turn left onto NFSR 139 to reach the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 932-7070

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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