Perch Lake Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

The scenic campground is split into two separate areas on the west and north shore of Perch Lake (69 acres). The lake is surrounded by a beautiful wilderness shoreline of pines, hemlocks, and hardwoods with a small, wooded island near the south shore. Perch Lake is deep for its size, with a maximum depth of 77 feet. The lake is excellent for paddling and anglers will find Musky, Largemouth Bass, Trout, and Panfish.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE

There are 16 non-electric campsites available for tent and RV/trailer camping (back-in only, see list below). Every site offers plenty of shade. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, parking spur, and tent area. Campground amenities include drinking water (hand pump) and accessible vault toilets.

The South Loop has 6 campsites on the west shore of the lake and runs parallel to Delta-Drummond Road. This is a scenic and peaceful campground though you will hear traffic sounds in the background. All 6 sites have trails down to the lakeshore, but none are waterfront. Campers will be able to see the water through the foliage from each site. The boat landing is in the north loop.

The North Loop has 10 waterfront campsites on the northwest shore of the lake. Each site is in a shaded, lakeside setting with views of the water and within steps of the lakeshore. Sites 8, 9, and 10 are in a stand of tall hemlocks and offer spacious camping areas. Traffic noises are much less noticeable in this loop. A public boat landing is near the entrance and features a gravel ramp, launch pier, turnaround, and a small trailer parking area.

Perch Lake is a Loon nesting site.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE
Trails & Places
Season

The campground is open from May through October.

Registration

A self-registration kiosk is located near the campground entrance. You must register and pay before occupying a site. All campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

South Loop GPS: : 46.400850, -91.269750
North Loop GPS: : 46.404130, -91.271030

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 16
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 16
  • Tent Only Campsites: 0
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 0
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosks (2)
  • Drinking water (hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Garbage & recycling
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
  • All sites are shaded
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Gravel
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • All sites are back-in
  • 25-foot max: 1
  • 30-foot max: 2 - 15
  • 35-foot max: 16
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.336986, -91.259985
    Drummond Lake Campground ($ fee), 6 miles away
  • Nearby Dump Station: 46.540430, -91.446985
    Top o’ the Morn Resort & Campground ($ fee), 20 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Boat landing
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  • Pets Allowed? Yes
  • Pets must be restrained or on a leash in campgrounds & developed areas.
Recreation Area Activities
  • Hiking (NCT)
  • Perch Lake (32 acres, max depth: 23 feet)
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Canoeing & kayaking
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Panfish (common)
  • ⥾ Largemouth Bass (common)
  • ⥾ Trout (common)
  • Perch Lake contour map
  • Lake Bottom: 30% sand, 30% gravel, 15% rock, 25% muck
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Washburn Ranger District
  • 113 Bayfield St. East
  • Washburn, WI 54891
Local Gas & Services
  • Drummond is 6 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Iron River is 17 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Ashland is 28 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Hayward is 31 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
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