East Lower Virginia Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. East Lower Virginia Creek is a National Forest campground near Bridgeport, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,932 ft
38.0717, -119.2141 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at East Lower Virginia Creek?
No. East Lower Virginia Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at East Lower Virginia Creek?
Camping at East Lower Virginia Creek is free.
Is there drinking water at East Lower Virginia Creek?
No. East Lower Virginia Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages East Lower Virginia Creek?
East Lower Virginia Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around East Lower Virginia Creek
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to East Lower Virginia Creek, in straight-line miles: Travertine Hot Springs (hot spring, 12 miles), Buckeye Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles), Nevada Fall (waterfall, 30 miles), and Vernal Fall (waterfall, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 30
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $34 per night
- Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Fees:
More campgrounds: camping near Bridgeport and campgrounds in Mono.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01