West Virginia Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Opens late May through mid-October, weather and conditions permitting. No reservations accepted.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches below 8000 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 80 mph and up to 45 mph along Highway 395. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
About
West Virginia Creek Campground offers a rustic camping experience in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, accessible via Virginia Lakes Road south of Bridgeport. This primitive, no-fee campground is situated in a Jeffrey pine forest at high elevation, providing a peaceful setting for self-sufficient campers. The area experiences heavy usage during the summer season. The campground provides vault toilets and fire rings at campsites, but lacks running water and trash service. Campers must bring adequate water supplies and pack out all trash. A free California Camp Fire Permit is required for any fire use, including campfires, barbecues, and portable stoves. Dogs must be kept on leash at the campground. The high-elevation location offers access to the scenic Virginia Lakes area with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and exploring the surrounding national forest. Due to snow and weather conditions at this elevation, the campground is only accessible seasonally. The remote, primitive nature of this campground makes it ideal for experienced campers seeking a quiet, undeveloped camping experience.
Directions
From Bridgeport, travel south on US-395 for 13 miles. Turn right onto Virginia Lakes Road and go 4.7 miles, then turn left into the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Trumbull Lake 1.0mi
- Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground 1.0mi
- Lundy Canyon Campground Campground 2.6mi
- Green Creek Campground 4.0mi
- Green Creek Group 4.2mi
- Saddlebag Lake Campground 6.7mi
- Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp 6.8mi
- Warren Fork Trailhead Campground 7.3mi
- Sawmill Walk-in Campground 7.3mi
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 | 25ft |
| 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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