Florence Lake Area Camping
Florence Lake is adjacent to the John Muir Wilderness and is surrounded by the Sierra National Forest. The closest campground to Florence Lake is Jackass Meadow Campground, a mile by road from the lake. A number of other campgrounds are scattered around the region.
Most of the Sierra National Forest is open to Dispersed Camping. Fire Permits are required for building campfires or using a camp stove outside established campgrounds. Wilderness Permits are required for overnight trips into the John Muir Wildernesses.
A nice picnic area is located on the shore of Florence Lake, adjacent to the store and the main parking lot.
Florence Lake Area Campgrounds
Jackass Meadow Campground
Location: Below Florence Lake on South Fork San Joaquin River
Campground Facilities: 44 Campsites, Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
No Reservations: First-come, first-served
Note: Open June - October
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Jackass Meadow Campground
Fees: $31 for single site, $62 for double
Nearby Facilities: Florence Lake Resort, Boat Launch Ramp, South Fork San Joaquin River
Ward Lake Campground
Location: Near Ward Lake, 2.5 miles from Florence Lake
Campground Facilities: 17 Campsites, Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills
Reservations: None
Note: Open June - October
Fees: $22 for single site, $44 for double; during holidays fees increase $2 per site.
Nearby Facilities: Florence Lake Resort, Mono Hot Springs
Mono Creek Campground
Location: On Mono Creek, 2 miles from Lake Edison
Campground Facilities: 14 Campsites, Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Mono Creek Campground
Note: Open June - October; 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.
Fees: $31 for single site, during holidays fees increase $2 per site
Nearby Facilities: Vermilion Valley Resort, High Sierra Pack Station, Launch Ramp
Mono Hot Springs Campground
Location: Adjacent to Mono Hot Springs Resort, on the San Joaquin River, 5 miles from Lake Edison
Campground Facilities: 31 Campsites, Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Mono Hot Springs Campground
Note: Open June - October: 2 night minimum on weekends. 3 night minimum on holidays.
Fees: $31 for single site; during holidays fees increase $2 per site.
Nearby Facilities: Mono Hot Springs Resort
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Vermillion Campground
West end of Lake Edison, immediately north of Vermilion Valley Resort
Campground Facilities: 31 Campsites, Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Vermillion Campground
Note: Open June - October; 2 night minimum on weekends, 3 night minimum on holidays.
Fees: $31 for single site, during holidays fees increase $2 per site.
Nearby Facilities: Vermilion Resort, Launch Ramp, High Sierra Pack Station
Vermilion Valley Resort
Vermilion Valley Resort is located on the west end of Lake Edison, north of the dam.
(559) 259-4000 Website: Vermilion Valley Resort
Resort Facilities Various Accommodations, Dining, Store, Water Taxi, Transportation Service, Showers, Internet, Telephone, Boat Rentals
Electricity: The resort is powered by a generator which is switched on at 7:00 AM and off at 10:00 or 11:00 PM.
Accommodations:
Regular season (mid-June to mid-September) very reasonable rates; discounts for early or late season.
- Motel Units: Two Double Beds, Private Bathrooms with Shower
- Motel Units with Kitchens: Two Double Beds, Private Bathrooms with Shower, Kitchen
- Yurt Cabin: Queen Bed, Kitchen
- Trailer: Queen Bed or Double Bed, Kitchens, Bathrooms
- Tent Cabin: Metal frame beds with mattresses. Supply your own bedding. Sleeps 4
