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Lake Virginia Dispersed

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Lake Virginia Dispersed is located near the John Muir Trail in California, surrounded by mountainous terrain and alpine lakes. Temperatures can range from lows around 30°F in early spring to highs near 80°F in the summer months. Nearby attractions include the scenic Mammoth Lakes and the Ansel Adams Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.

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Lake Virginia Dispersed is located in California

Coordinates

37.51621909 N
118.93611455 W

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6 hrs 8 min from Fresno
6 hrs 41 min from Visalia
6 hrs 44 min from Hanford
6 hrs 45 min from Merced

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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robherr

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Reviewed Sep. 21, 2018

Now you're getting to the heart of backpacking

One of the great rewards of backpacking longer distances is the fact that the further you get away from the trailhead, the less people you encounter, and the more unspoied your surroundings.

Such it is when you reach Lake Virginia. A fairly flat area, the lake sprawls out in an uneven pattern amidst rocks that protrude from the ground in clumps. The trail itself jumps across these if the water is high, it is a picturesque lake, very lush in it's surroundings.

This was stop three on a 50 mile backpacking trip, where we were able to refuel our water and renew our spirits in one of the greatest lakes in the area. We also renewed our energy for the rest of the hike.

V-mart location is an area for a dispersed campsite, but the whole idea of dispersed campsites is to let areas that are overused regrow. So if it looks overused spread out into other areas and allow re-growth. Keeping in mind to try to camp on durable surfaces, rather than on top of growing plants.

Month of VisitAugust