Vermillion
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Shaver Lake, CA, CA
Price: From $37 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (99 reviews)
Season: May through October
Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. 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.For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308.Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring and bear-proof food storage locker, all set off a bit from the parking spur.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Vermillion sits on the northwest shore of Edison Lake in a shady Ponderosa pine forest with most sites offering lake views. Campers praise it as magical and perfect for relaxing and day hiking, with a friendly camp host named Robert.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present in area. Also Mule Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, Sooty Grouse, and Western Fence Lizard.
Insider tips for Vermillion: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Kaiser Pass Road access is remote and narrow; use walkie talkies in groups to coordinate pull-overs for oncoming traffic. Ask camp host Robert for hiking recommendations, such as Devil's Bathtub trail.
Skip Vermillion if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You have a large RV — campground is ideal for tents and small RVs only..
Best time to visit Vermillion: May - October — Official operating season for this seasonal campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Mono Creek (Shaver Lake, CA), Mono Hot Springs (Shaver Lake, CA), Jackass Meadow (Shaver Lake, CA), Badger Flats Group (Shaver Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Vermillion
Cell signal at Vermillion (Shaver Lake, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. 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.For facility specific information, please call (559) 893-2308.Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring and bear-proof food storage locker, all set off a bit from the parking spur.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Kaiser Pass Road access is remote and narrow; use walkie talkies in groups to coordinate pull-overs for oncoming traffic.
Ask camp host Robert for hiking recommendations, such as Devil's Bathtub trail.
Official operating season for this seasonal campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 the Kaiser Pass Road (at Eastwood Visitor Center). Travel 17 miles to the Edison Lake Road. Turn left toward Edison Lake and travel 7 miles to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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