Can you reserve a site at Perch Lake Recreation Area?

No. Perch Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Perch Lake Recreation Area, Wisconsin — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

This quaint campground is a family favorite. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road), there are 16 campsites. Each site includes a defined parking spur, fire ring and picnic table.

Perch Lake Campground has two loops located on each side of Perch Lake. The North Loop has a toilet building, water, 10 single-family sites, boat launch, dock and small parking area for up to five vehicles with trailers. This loop is family-friendly located in a stand of hemlocks. There is also an area where campers can access the lake for swimming.

The South Loop has water, six single-family sites and a double vault toilet building. This loop provides a quieter camping experience.

Some sites can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. A developed boat ramp provides access to a 72-acre lake that contains trout, panfish and largemouth bass.

Nearby attractions include the Rainbow Lake Wilderness, the North Country National Scenic Trail, trout fishing in the White River, the Rust-Owen Reservoir and the CAMBA mountain bike trails.

The facts

Season: May 2 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

46.40440, -91.26970 · 46°24'15.8"N 91°16'10.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 19°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	19	25	37	50	64	73	77	75	68	53	36	24
Low °F	3	6	18	28	41	51	56	55	48	35	23	11
Precip in	1.2	1.1	2.1	3.2	4.1	3.7	5.2	3.5	3.8	3.2	2.1	1.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Perch Lake Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Perch Lake Recreation Area?: No. Perch Lake Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Individual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.

Restrictions:

Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.
Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers.
Pets must always be restrained or on a leash while in developed recreation areas.
Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions.
Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from Nati
Both certified firewood and Kiln-dried, untreated/unpainted/unstained/construction/dimensional lumber that is free of any metal or foreign substance is approved. Pallet boards are not approved.
No chainsaw use within the designated campground. Visitors my go outside the campground to collect firewood using a chainsaw for their use while camping.

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Camping near Perch Lake Recreation Area

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Namekagon 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI) 20 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Three 20.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rainbow Lake Wilderness 1.8 mi · Facility
Lake Owen Recreation Area 7.2 mi · Facility
Wanoka Lake Recreation Area 9.6 mi · Campground
Porcupine Lake Wilderness 10.1 mi · Facility
Namekagon Lake Recreation Area 14.1 mi · Campground
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area 16.9 mi · Facility
Iron River National Fish Hatchery 17 mi · Facility
Beaver Lake Recreation Area 19.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Info Recreation.gov

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

Perch Lake Recreation Area