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.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and 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…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
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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