Facility · Minnesota ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
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.
47.89500, -92.40500 · 47°53'42.0"N 92°24'18.0"W
Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 15°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 15 | 21 | 35 | 48 | 63 | 72 | 77 | 75 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 21 |
| Low °F | -5 | -2 | 11 | 26 | 40 | 51 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 34 | 20 | 5 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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