Perch Lake Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Pull Through
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites20
Overnight Sites20
SurfaceGravel

Location

46.364066, -88.673526

Photos

A photo of Site 12 at Perch Lake Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Waterfront, Lantern Pole A photo of Site 16 at Perch Lake Campground with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Waterfront, Lantern Pole

Description

Overview

Perch Lake Campground is located 10 miles south of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District. This one loop campground provides 20 drive-in campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. This location provides visitors with excellent fishing, and a unique camping experience, with many of the spacious sites having lake access.

Recreation

Besides fishing, canoeing and kayaking is popular on this lake and an excellent way to experience the beauty of this area.

Facilities

This one loop campground provides 20 drive-in campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. Each site offers a wood table, fire ring, and parking spur. Two sets of vault toilets, one accessible vault toilet and two hand pumps for drinking water are found within the camping loop. There is a boat ramp and parking area adjacent to the campground.

Natural Features

Perch Lake is ideal for those that want to get out on the water under their own power.  

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.

Nearby Attractions

Hannah-Web Lake and Winslow Lake are also located just minutes west of Perch Lake.

Directions

Perch Lake Campground is located in Iron County 10 miles southeast of the town of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District in the eastern half of the Ottawa National Forest. From Sidnaw larger towns of Ironwood and Marquette are within 2-hour drives. 

From Sidnaw, travel south on Sidnaw Road approximately 10 miles to the campground. The road is paved for approximately 6 ½ miles and then turns to gravel. 

From Iron River, take County Road 657 north approximately 15 miles, turn slight right onto FR 2130, travel approximately 9 ½ miles on FR 2130 to Sidnaw Road, turn left onto Sidnaw Road and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CANOEING FISHING KAYAKING WATER ACCESS

Details

FeeThere is a day use fee associated with the boat landing from May 15 October 15, of $5 per day per vehicle, or an annual pass for $30 per vehicle. The annual pass covers Lake Ottawa Recreation Area, Black River Harbor Recreation Area, Marion Lake boat landing, Bobcat Lake day use and boat landing, Henry Lake, Pomeroy Lake, Norway Lake day use, Perch Lake, Lake Ste Kathryn, and Courtney Lake day use and boat landing. Please plan accordingly to ensure you can pay the daily fee at the self-registration fee tube. If you would like to purchase an annual pass, they are available from the on-site campground host. If you have additional questions, contact Camp Host, LLC at 906-661-8870.
Phone906-852-3500
Email[email protected]
ReservableYes

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