U.S. Forest Service · Sierra National Forest · CA

Vermillion

Vermillion CampgroundPhoto · T Sarkisian
OpenSeason 06-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
31Sites
50 ftMax rig

The place

Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. Most sites provide lake views. The campground is ideal for tents, as well as small RVs. Visitors can enjoy mountain views of the surrounding John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness areas. Recreation Edison Lake has a free public boat launch. Canoeing and kayaking near the shoreline are popular activities. Anglers can fish for rainbow, brown or brook trout. Sandy beaches within the campground provide lake access for swimming. Campfire programs are offered throughout the summer. Keep reading

Numerous hiking and equestrian trails are in the area. Facilities Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring and bear-proof food storage locker, all set off a bit from the parking spur. Some sites are sloped and not suitable for tent camping. Vault toilets are provided. There are 8 water spigots in the campground with potable drinking water. Limited supplies and pay showers are available at the Vermillion Valley Resort, which is within walking distance. Natural Features The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308. Nearby Attractions Vermillion Campground is an excellent base for exploring the Ansel Adams or John Muir Wilderness Areas. The Vermillion Valley Resort offers ferry rides across the lake to trails within the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Charges & Cancellations Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

The sites · 31

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
VERMILLION1tent only nonelectric25 ft
VERMILLION10tent only nonelectric25 ft
VERMILLION11tent only nonelectric28 ft
VERMILLION12tent only nonelectric25 ft
VERMILLION13tent only nonelectric28 ft
VERMILLION14tent only nonelectric25 ft
VERMILLION15tent only nonelectric16 ft
VERMILLION16tent only nonelectric30 ft
VERMILLION17tent only nonelectric30 ft
VERMILLION18tent only nonelectric26 ft
VERMILLION19management
VERMILLION2tent only nonelectric50 ft
VERMILLION20tent only nonelectric25 ft
VERMILLION21tent only nonelectric26 ft
VERMILLION22tent only nonelectric22 ft
VERMILLION23tent only nonelectric24 ft
VERMILLION24tent only nonelectric25 ft
VERMILLION25tent only nonelectric33 ft
VERMILLION26tent only nonelectric28 ft
VERMILLION27tent only nonelectric26 ft
VERMILLION28tent only nonelectric30 ft
VERMILLION29tent only nonelectric28 ft
VERMILLION3tent only nonelectric35 ft
VERMILLION30tent only nonelectric20 ft
VERMILLION31tent only nonelectric21 ft
VERMILLION4tent only nonelectric40 ft
VERMILLION5tent only nonelectric30 ft
VERMILLION6tent only nonelectric30 ft
VERMILLION7tent only nonelectric35 ft
VERMILLION8tent only nonelectric33 ft
VERMILLION9tent only nonelectric33 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CA-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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