West Virginia Creek Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Typically opens late May through mid-October, depending on weather and road conditions. Food storage restrictions are in effect when open.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

11:40 AM — October 9th, 2:00 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 Saturday morning through Saturday 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 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

11:45 AM — October 9th, 2:00 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 to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * 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

Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground is a free dispersed-style camping area located at 9,200 feet elevation in the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Set in a Jeffrey Pine forest along Virginia Lakes Road, the campground provides rustic sites with fire rings and access to vault toilets. No potable water is available, and there is no trash service, requiring campers to bring adequate water supplies and pack out all refuse. The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-October, depending on weather and road conditions. Dogs are permitted but must remain on leash. Due to tight turns on the access road, trailers longer than 25 feet are not recommended. A free California Campfire Permit is required for any campfire or barbecue use. The area offers excellent recreation opportunities including hiking to the Virginia Lakes and access to the Hoover Wilderness, stream fishing, and OHV riding on designated roads. Food storage requirements are in effect to protect wildlife and reduce bear encounters.

Directions

From Bridgeport, drive south on US-395 for 13 miles. Turn right onto Virginia Lakes Road and continue 4.7 miles. Turn left into 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 25ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 932-7070

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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