Vermillion
Mammoth Lakes, California · 7,674 ft · In Sierra National Forest
Photos: T Sarkisian
Wildfire 35 mi NW: Dome, 6,788 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,674 ft (2,339 m)7,674 ft2,339 m
Sites30
Vermillion lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 1Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 2Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 3Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 4Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 5Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 6Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 7Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 8Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 9Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 10Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Reservations (recommended)
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About
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.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Vermillion: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny63°42°
- ThuSunny63°43°
- FriSunny66°42°
- SatSunny63°41°
- SunSunny61°39°
Nearby camping
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Mushroom City Campground
Dispersed · 520 ft · Mammoth Lakes
Mono Creek
Public Land · 1.8 mi · Sierra
Mono Creek Overflow Campground
Campground · 1.9 mi · Mammoth Lakes
3 more within 25 mi
6 OpenStreetMap entries in Mammoth Lakes share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 520 ft
Mushroom City Campground
Mammoth Lakes, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sierra National Forest
- 4.4 mi
Edison Ferry Pickup
Mammoth Lakes, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sierra National Forest
- 5.2 mi
Portal Dispersed Camp
Big Creek, CA
- 5.9 mi
Camp site
Mammoth Lakes, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sierra National Forest
- 6.1 mi
Camp site
Mammoth Lakes, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sierra National Forest
- 6.3 mi
Camp site
Mammoth Lakes, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Sierra National Forest
Location and contact
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