Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at West Vermilion Lake
West Vermilion Lake covers 39.3K acres in St. Louis County and carries a water-quality grade of C (Fair). 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 West Vermilion Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near West 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
West Vermilion Lake grades C for water quality — Fair. Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity is about 8 ft of visibility.
About West 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 West Vermilion Lake a short drive away.
- Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area · State Recreation Area10.9 mi
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park · State Park17.8 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around West 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. Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area is about 10.9 miles away for campground options.
West Vermilion Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of C (Fair). Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. 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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