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Perch Lake Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
24 hours/ day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
906-852-3500
Coordinates
46.3641, -88.6735
Last verified
September 19, 2026
46.3641° N · 88.6735° W
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About this place

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.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Perch Lake Campground free?

No. Perch Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Perch Lake Campground?

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, travel south on Sidnaw Road approximately 10 miles to the campground. The road is paved for approximately 6 ? 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 ? miles on FR 2130 to Sidnaw Road, turn left onto Sidnaw Road and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.

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What are the rules at Perch Lake Campground?

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 posted. After this time, you must move to another campground or dispersed site for at least 24 hours. Campers must occupy the site the first night. Eight people and 2 motorized vehicles are allowed per campsite with a maximum of one RV or camper trailer and two tents per camping site or three tents per camping site.

Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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