Vermillion Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- June- September
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.3780, -119.0133
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this 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. 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. A water spigot is located on-site, but boiling the water is recommended. Large RV ' s not recommended on Kaiser Pass Road. Vermillion Campground is an excellent base for exploring the Ansel Adams or John Muir Wilderness Areas and visitors can appreciate mountain views from the campground. The Vermillion Valley Resort offers ferry rides across the lake to trails within the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Visitors can also enjoy campfire programs that are offered throughout the summer. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
From the USFS.Official page
Is Vermillion Campground free?
No. Vermillion Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Vermillion Campground?
Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue thru Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At east end of the Huntington Lake turn right on the Kaiser Pass Road (at Eastwood Visitor Center). Travel 17 miles to the Edison Lake Road. Take turn left (towards Edison Lake) and travel 7 miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Vermillion Campground?
Maximum length of stay = 14 daysMaximum vehicle length = 25 '||chr(39)||'Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.
Nearby
- VERMILLION0.0 mi
- Mono Creek Campground1.8 mi
- MONO CREEK1.8 mi
- Mono Hot Springs Campground3.6 mi
- MONO HOT SPRINGS3.6 mi
- Bolsillo Campground4.6 mi
- Portal Forebay Campground5.0 mi
- Ward Lake Campground5.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
