Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at East Vermilion Lake
East Vermilion Lake covers 39.3K acres in St. Louis County and carries a water-quality grade of D (Poor). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Open water runs roughly Apr 30 to Nov 28, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near East Vermilion Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near East Vermilion Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
East Vermilion Lake grades D for water quality — Poor. Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Water clarity is about 6.5 ft of visibility.
About East Vermilion Lake
Fish: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, burbot, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, lake whitefish, largemouth bass.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with East Vermilion Lake a short drive away.
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park · State Park5.6 mi
- Bear Head Lake State Park · State Park13.3 mi
- Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area · State Recreation Area19.8 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around East Vermilion Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park is about 5.6 miles away for campground options.
East Vermilion Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of D (Poor). Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Open water runs roughly Apr 30 to Nov 28, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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