Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Virginia Lake Rd. Boondocking
Description
Bureau of Land Management
BLM Land — Bishop Field Office
Just far enough off the beaten path to keep the crowds away, Virginia Lakes is an oasis for anglers and those who wish to get away from it all. A mere six miles off Highway 395 from Conway Summit (about halfway between Lee Vining and Bridgeport), Virginia Lakes consists of nearly a dozen alpine lakes located more at than 9,000 feet high in the Sierra. Three of the lakes are drive-to, with options to take anything from short strolls to long hikes to reach many others. Trumbull, Little Virginia and Big Virginia Lakes are all accessible by vehicles and offer camping and solid fishing. The Virginia Lakes Resort includes cabins, a general store, but none of the usual distractions like television or internet access. It’s a little quieter, too, as gas-powered boats aren’t allowed. The isolated location, hidden beneath Dunderberg Peak and Black Mountain, gives the Virginia Lakes Basin a cozy and quiet vibe, which helps keep the crowds away, making the Virginia Lakes even more appealing to many of us.
Location
Virginia Lake Rd. Boondocking is located in California
Directions
From Highway 395 at the top of Conway Summit, take Virginia Lakes Road six miles.
Coordinates
38.077559250522654 N
119.20849844104998 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Virginia Lake Rd. Boondocking needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Carson City
- 4 hrs 13 min from Modesto
- 4 hrs 48 min from Merced
- 5 hrs 38 min from Fresno
