Vermillion Campground

in Sierra National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
50 ft
Sites
31
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Yes
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Vermillion Campground

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

Before you go

Season

June – September

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

$35.00 per night, Standard Nonelectric, Holidays/$2.00 additional/night. $10 fee for each additional vehicle.

Restrictions

Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25’ Maximum group size = 6 per site 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.

Accessibility

No

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.