Vermillion
Vermillion is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.37766, -119.01386
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-893-2111
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Vermillion
Overview 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. 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 Attracti
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 19 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 135 designated routes (152 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom City Campground | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Vermillion Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Mono Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Mono Creek | National forest campground | 1.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mono Creek Overflow | National forest camping area | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Mono Creek Overflow Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.