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- Welcome to Vermilion Valley Resort
Nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada back country, just a mile off the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail, Vermilion Valley Resort at Edison Lake is the type of rustic paradise that John Muir would have truly treasured! At VVR, we cater to PCT and JMT thru-hikers.
- Motel and Tent Cabin Camping
Nestled close to the water with a beautiful lakeview, the comfortable motel units are warm, dry and roomy. They each include two double beds, table, chairs,...
The "basic" tent cabin features a large tent set upon a raised wooden platform. They are fitted out with metal frame beds, mattresses, a table, chairs and a dresser. What a wonderful way to enjoy a camping trip.
- Rent a boat at VVR
We currently have 12 fishing boats, a pontoon boat, canoes and paddle boats avaliable for rent at VVR. Why not enjoy some boating or fishing during your stay on Edison Lake?
- Contact Us
During the season, the easiest way to contact us is to call us at the phone number below. Email will be answered, but we normally check email once or...
- Dining in the Restaurant at VVR
Open from 7 am to at least 8 pm, the restaurant offers huge portions of delicious, home cooked meals. Up for a large stack of hotcakes? Or maybe...
- Fishing at VVR
Quiet surroundings, beautiful scenery, and legendary fishing combine to make Edison Lake the best fishing hole around! Few spots offer such superb...
- Fishing Articles
- How Do You Make Your Own Fishing Bait?
There are many recipes that you can take full advantage of to help you to score the big fish. Why not make the bait at home on your own? Here are just a couple of the options that you have in fish bait recipes.
- The Basics Of Fly Fishing: Getting It Right
You take the time to get into just the right location in that great stream that your friend told you about. You have been waiting for so long to enjoy this time, alone, fishing to your heart’s content. There are many amazing moments in life but fly fishing is one of your favorite. You’ll get into the waders, getting into just that right location so that you can cast.
- Where to go? Colorado trails and back country fishing - driving passions of a Colorado childhood
There are still so many directions to explore back into the canyons and forests around the Paonia, Colorado area to find some solitude, good fishing, and a deep drink of the most spectacular mountain back country in the lower 48 states. If you ever get a chance to slip back into that quiet little neighborhood, don’t pass it up. Head off up the North Fork of the Gunnison, explore the shops and gentle neighborhoods of Paonia, and then head on up the canyon to Paonia Dam, Kebler Pass, Muddy Creek, the Ragged Mountains - bring your fishing pole and savor all the wonders found there.
- Geocaching at VVR
If you are an afficianado of the newest craze to hit the world of outdoor enthusiasts, Geocaching, then you're in luck. The area surrounding VVR is just screaming for someone to hide a geocache.
- Horseback at VVR
Take a nice back country horseback ride. You can drive up the road about a mile to the High Sierra Pack Station. If you are new to horses, this is the place to learn.
- Camp Store
If you didn't bring it, we probably have it! Open from 7 am to at least 8 pm, the store features a wide variety of food. Cereals, bread, graham crackers and...
- Edison Lake Ferry Tour
This wonderful description of VVR's Ferry Tour comes from an article written by Fresno Bee Sports Writer Bruce Ferris. "During a pack trip from Yosemite Valley along the...
- Ferry tour
Edison Lake Ferry Tour (continued) If you're lucky, you'll see the osprey fishing. This day, the adult just watched us chug by. It was a gorgeous day. Ten days before, boat pilot DeWayne Kaestner...
- Ferry tour
Edison Lake Ferry Tour (continued) " Gomez said she attended a special acorn 'leeching' class in North Fork. "It was extremely interesting the way they pound the acorns, pour water on them, drop hot...
- Trout Fishing Camp
Come fishing with us at ORVIS Sierra Fly Fisher's Wild Trout Camp at Vermillion Valley Resort Edison Lake, CA Special rates for the resort: $89 per night, per person includes Breakfast,...
- Quad Fishing Trips
- Hiker Services
Our ferry boat, The Edison Queen, travels on the lake from approximately June 1st to October 1st depending on the back country snow conditions and...
- Hikinglinks
To further assist our growing hiking clientele and other outdoor enthusiasts, we offer this list of valuable Internet resources. It is updated...
- Internet
Telephone Service AT&T Cell Phone service is available at VVR. If you don't have AT&T service, you may use our phone at the rate of $2...
- Resupply
The Vermilion Valley Resort offers a Resupply Package Service for hikers traveling the...
- Hiker's Shuttle
The Edison Queen, travels on the lake from approximately June 1st to October 1st depending on the back...
- More Info
Frequently Asked Questions How do I make reservations for the Vermilion Valley Campground? Where can I get a Wilderness Permit? Do you sell fishing licenses? How high is the lake?...
- Directions North
Directions to Vermilion Valley Resort from Northern California (click here for a Map) If you are coming from the North, heading south on Hwy 99, you can save approximately one hour by cutting off at...
- Directions South
Directions to Vermilion Valley Resort from Southern California (click here for a Map) If you are coming from the south heading north on Hwy 99 you can cut off approximately one hour by turning off at...
- Dogs
Dogs are always welcome at VVR. Because at any given time we could have 10 dogs running around at the...
- Employment
We are always looking for energetic, fun-loving, and friendly people to fill the following positions: wait staff short...
- Resources
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