About Lake Vermilion
Lake Vermilion is 40,000 acres and has 365 islands. It has the most shoreline of any lake in Minnesota. There are 6 backcountry campsites and 8 day use only sites located in various locations on the lake. Day use sites are maintained by the Sportsmen’s Club of Lake Vermilion in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. Campsites are maintained by the U.S. Forest Service. [Downloadable information and map.](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd663785.pdf)
- Managed by: USFS - Superior National Forest
- Where: 8 mi northwest of Tower, MN · 47.89501, -92.40501
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Lake Portage | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 10.7 mi
Water fill-up: 10.1 mi
Propane: 22.1 mi