Can you reserve a site at Perch Lake Campground?

Yes, Perch Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Perch Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Perch Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Perch Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Perch Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Perch Lake Campground — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: May 24 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
20 bookable sites
Up to 4 people per site
Loops: PERCH LAKE, Perch Lake

Site types

20 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Perch Lake Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
19	PERCH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
20	PERCH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
1	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
10	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
11	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
12	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
13	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
14	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
15	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
16	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
17	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
18	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
2	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
3	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
4	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
5	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
6	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾
7	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
8	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	—	4	🐾
9	Perch Lake	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	4	🐾

Getting there

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.

46.36407, -88.67353 · 46°21'50.6"N 88°40'24.7"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 22°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	22	25	37	49	64	72	76	74	67	53	38	27
Low °F	6	7	14	27	39	49	53	52	45	34	24	13
Precip in	1.7	1.4	1.5	3.2	3.0	3.4	3.6	3.0	3.5	3.4	2.5	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

There 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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Perch Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Perch Lake Campground?: Yes, Perch Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Perch Lake Campground have?: 20 sites.
Are pets allowed at Perch Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Perch Lake Campground.
Does Perch Lake Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Perch Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Perch Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Perch Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Perch Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$14 a night

Restrictions:

Fees shown are for the summer recreation period when full services are provided. During the early spring and late fall when no services are provided the fees at some areas are not charged. Camping in a developed recreation site is allowed for a period not longer than 14 days, except as otherwise pos

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Perch Lake Campground

Lake Ottawa Pavilion 20.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Ottawa Campground 20.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marion Lake Group Site 20.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Ste Kathryn Campground 3.1 mi · Campground
Norway Lake Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Kenton Ranger District 13.4 mi · Facility
Sturgeon River Campground 14.3 mi · Campground
Sparrow Rapids Campground 16.3 mi · Campground
Golden Lake Campground 16.6 mi · Campground
Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness 17.6 mi · Facility
Burned Dam Campground 18.4 mi · Campground
Imp Lake Campground 21.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Perch Lake Campground