Vermilion Valley Resort

Welcome to

Legendary Wilderness Hospitality

Experience the High Sierras without the crowds and enjoy a remote world of relaxation.

Tucked away under granite cliffs between Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks, Vermilion Valley Resort offers mountain vistas and ventures with a touch of legendary hospitality.

VVR Online Shop ^New!

👕 We're excited to offer VVR-branded merchandise online, the same gear available at our on-site camp store.

Shop now at shop.vvr.place →

The comforts of home in a remote mountain setting.

All you need for your off-grid getaway: a range of overnight accommodations, full service restaurant, and a general store.

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Lake Thomas Edison, CA

Recreation for the whole family, or the solo adventurer.

Enjoy the amazing Sierras in all their quiet splendor: fishing, water sports, hiking, ping-pong, disc golf, and more!

Activities at VVR »

A fresh catch down at the lake!

Where trail angels spread their wings.

VVR is proud of our decades-long tradition of serving PCT/JMT through-hikers. Cold beer (the first one's on us!), hot stone-fired pizza, soft beds in hostels, motels or yurts, resupply service, a general store for all your trail needs, showers, and laundry!

Hiker Services »

Our general store is stocked with backpacker necessities.

"You guys are awesome!! Hikers love VVR!"

—Fiona

"We hit VVR twice last year... my kids loved it!"

—Rebecca

"One of the highlights of the trail is the great people you meet along the way. Especially at a place like Vermilion Valley Resort."

—Ken