Vermillion
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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
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERMILLION | 1 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 10 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 11 | tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 12 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 13 | tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 14 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 15 | tent only nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 16 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 17 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 18 | tent only nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 19 | management | — | — | |
| VERMILLION | 2 | tent only nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 20 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 21 | tent only nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 22 | tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 23 | tent only nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 24 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 25 | tent only nonelectric | 33 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 26 | tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 27 | tent only nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 28 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 29 | tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 3 | tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 30 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 31 | tent only nonelectric | 21 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 4 | tent only nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 5 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 6 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 7 | tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 8 | tent only nonelectric | 33 ft | — | |
| VERMILLION | 9 | tent only nonelectric | 33 ft | — |
Booking
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 →