Perch Lake Campground

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. Campsites are seperated by natural vegetation for screening. 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.
At a Glance
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Fees: | $14 a night |
Open Season: | May 24 - October 31 |
Usage: | Light-Medium |
Best Season: | June-September |
Busiest Season: | July-August |
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 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. |
Closest Towns: | Sidnaw is 10 miles to the northwest and Iron River is 27 miles to the southeast. |
Water: | Drinking Water-Hand pumps |
Restroom: | 1 Accessible vault toilet and 2 double vault toilets. |
Passes: | Golden Age/Interagency Senior and Access Passes accepted. |
General Information
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
Campground Camping
Perch Lake Campground is located 10 miles south of Sindaw 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. Campsites are seperated by natural vegetation for screening. 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.
No. of Sites | 20 |
Reservation Info | No Reservations |
Fire Information | Fire ring in each campsite |
No. of Accessible sites | 0 |
Sleeping Shelter | No |
Status: | Open |
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Open Season: | January-December |
Fees: | $14 a night for camping |
Reservation info: | No Reservations Taken |
Best Season: | June-September |
Hours of Operation: | 24 hours - self pay |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Perch Lake, a 994 acre lake, located in the southeast area of the Kenton Ranger District is popular to those that like to get out into the deep woods to fish. A boat landing provides lake access and a vehicle/trailer parking area is also availabale. Hannah-Web Lake and Winslow Lake are also located just minutes west of Perch Lake.
Fish Species | Northern Pike, Walleye, Crappie & Perch |
Fishing Mode | Boat, Canoe, or Bank |
Special Designations | Boat Ramp and parking area |
Fishing Platform | No |
Cleaning Station | No |
Accessible Platform | No |
Water Temperature | Cold |
Water/Flow Level | 25 Feet |
Status: | Open |
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Open Season: | January-December |
Best Season: | April-August |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Boating - Motorized
Perch Lake is a 994 acre lake that is popular to those that like to get out into the deep woods to fish. A boat landing provides lake access and a vehicle/trailer parking area is also available. Hannah-Web Lake and Winslow Lake are also located west of Perch Lake.
Trailer Parking | Yes |
Launch Ramps | Yes, Concrete Base, no charge to launch boat |
Class of rapids | None |
Motor Type | N/A |
Fuel availability | No |
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Boating - Non-Motorized
Perch Lake is ideal for those that want to get out on the water under their own power. Canoeing and kayaking is popular on this lake and an excellent way to experience the beauty of this area.
Type of Craft | Small boat, canoe, & kayak |
Size Restrictions | None |
Class of Rapids | None |
Status: | Open |
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Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |