[1] Virginia Lakes is located a few miles off U.S. Highway 395; the road to the lakes turns off U.S. 395 at Conway Summit, roughly halfway between Bridgeport, California, to the north and Lee Vining, California, to the south, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

The area is part of the Virginia Lakes census-designated place.

Located in the Virginia Lakes area are a resort,[2] pack station,[3] and small community.

Virginia Lakes is popular with anglers, hikers, and campers.

A trail beginning at Virginia Lakes serves as a gateway to the Sierra backcountry and Yosemite National Park.