Vermillion
The campground is currently closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026 when Kaiser Pass Road fully opens for Memorial Day weekend. Operates through mid-September. Mix of reservable sites via Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served availability.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19).
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
About
Vermillion Campground occupies a prime location on the northwest shore of Edison Lake at approximately 7,700 feet elevation in the High Sierra. Set among Ponderosa pines, the 30 sites provide a mix of shade and spectacular views of the surrounding peaks. Each site is set back from the parking spur and equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and bear-proof food storage locker. Some sites are sloped and better suited for RVs than tents. Edison Lake offers excellent recreation opportunities including a free public boat launch, fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout, and sandy beaches for swimming. The Vermillion Valley Resort within walking distance provides limited supplies, pay showers, and ferry service across the lake to trailheads in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Campfire programs are offered throughout summer. Access requires traveling Kaiser Pass Road, a narrow single-lane road with blind curves that is not recommended for large RVs. The maximum vehicle length is 25 feet. Vault toilets and potable water from hand-pump spigots are available on site, though boiling the water is recommended.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 east to Shaver Lake. Continue through Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At the east end of Huntington Lake, turn right on Kaiser Pass Road at Eastwood Visitor Center. Travel 17 miles to Edison Lake Road. Turn left toward Edison Lake and travel 7 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $37 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 893-2111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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