Vermillion Campground
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Vermillion
The campground boasts amenities such as drinking water, toilets, and a picnic area. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis and offers 13 campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring.
One quirky fact about the area is that the Mono Lake ecosystem supports millions of migratory birds, including the California Gull, which is the official state bird of Utah.
The best time to visit Vermillion Camping Area is from late spring to early fall when temperatures range from 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions as temperatures can drop below freezing even in the summer months.
Overall, Vermillion Camping Area is a beautiful, secluded spot for nature lovers seeking stunning views and unique geological features.
What's on-site at Vermillion
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Vermillion, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Flat | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Arbuckle Flat Boat In Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rend Island Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Upper Jones Valley Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Valley (Lower) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Valley (Upper) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Vermillion -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cow C Nr Millville Ca | 42 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 176 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Delta Ca | 205 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 6,090 cfs | → |
| Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca | 220 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C Nr Cottonwood Ca | 58 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Vermillion -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Kaiser Point | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Upper Burnt Corral Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Huntington Lake | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Rock Creek | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mammoth Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Graveyard Meadow | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Clair Engle Park
- Northridge Gardens Park
- Minder Park
- Turtle Bay Regional Park (East)
- Riverfront Park
- Enterprise Community Park
Boat launches
- Shasta Lake (Jones Valley)
- Jones Valley
- Jones Valley Resort
- Siilverthorn Resort Associates
- Shasta Lake (Hirz Bay)
- Holiday Harbor Resort & Marina (O'Brien)
Fishing spots
Points of interest
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Vermillion as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Vermillion
Can I make reservations at Vermillion?
Yes -- this campground accepts reservations. Snoflo recommends booking early for peak season; check the operator (Recreation.gov / state park system / private operator) for the booking window and cancellation policy.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Vermillion?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Vermillion.
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