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California · Federal campground
Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
2 mi northeast of Virginia Lakes, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Jul–Augbest months
About Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
Rustic campsites with fire rings in Jeffrey Pine Forest. There is no trash service please pack out your trash.
- Season: Late May – Mid-October
- Managed by: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, FS
- Where: 2 mi northeast of Virginia Lakes, CA · 38.0676, -119.2261
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
38°16°Jan
37°15°Feb
42°17°Mar
45°21°Apr
53°28°May
63°36°Jun
71°43°Jul
70°42°Aug
64°36°Sep
54°29°Oct
44°22°Nov
37°16°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
See Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock Road | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Pond Spur Road | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Green Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 10.6 mi |
| Lake Canyon | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 3.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 8.5 mi
Water fill-up: 2.5 mi