Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground campground
Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
The area is home to several nearby points of interest, including the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, which boasts over 20 lakes for fishing, swimming, and boating. The Sierra Hot Springs, a natural hot spring resort, is also nearby and offers a relaxing soak after a long day of hiking.
The campground offers amenities such as vault toilets and fire rings, but campers should come prepared with their own water and firewood. The campground is first-come-first-serve, so it's important to arrive early to secure a site. There are only six campsites, so the area remains relatively secluded and uncrowded, perfect for those seeking a more private camping experience.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once inhabited by the Washoe Native American tribe, who utilized the surrounding resources for survival.
The best time to visit the Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to mid-80s during the day and dropping into the 40s at night. However, visitors should be prepared for sudden thunderstorms and bring appropriate gear. Overall, the Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience for those looking to escape into nature.
What's on-site at Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Trumbull Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Trumbull Lake Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Lundy Canyon Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lundy Lake Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green Creek Near Bridgeport | 60 cfs | → |
| Robinson C At Twin Lks Outlet Nr Bridgeport | 124 cfs | → |
| Buckeye C Nr Bridgeport | 192 cfs | → |
| E Walker R Nr Bridgeport | 178 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R A Grand Cyn Of Tuolumne Ab Hetch Hetchy | 2,670 cfs | → |
| W Walker R Blw L Walker R Nr Coleville | 1,260 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Virginia Lakes Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Virginia Lakes Ridge | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lee Vining 5.9 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tioga Pass-Dana Meadows | 30.3 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bridgeport | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tuolumne Meadows | 124.1 in | -0.3 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Hoover Wilderness
- Bodie State Historic Park
- Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
- Granite Mountain Wilderness
- Owens River Headwaters Wilderness
- Toiyabe National Forest
⚓ Boat launches
More boat launches →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground
Can I make reservations at Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
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