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Minnesota
Lake Vermilion
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Clear, high 53°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 91/100 for lake fishing
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Lake Vermilion
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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.
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