Perch Lake Campground
The campground operates seasonally from May 15 through October 15. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Some forest roads may experience localized flooding during spring snowmelt.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 3:02PM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 98 to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 10:41AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday July 15, 2026 for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with the potential for Unhealthy, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert. Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to move into the region this week. The plumes will reach the Upper Peninsula this evening, sinking into the northern Lower Peninsula overnight. Models are showing the smoke plumes will reach the Michigan/Indiana border Wednesday evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing,coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as outdoor burning or use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan, visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For fup-to-date air quality data nationally, visit EPA's Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS' Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury- prev/environmental-health/your-health-and-wildfire-smoke. Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 14 2026
About
Perch Lake Campground offers a secluded camping experience in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, located 10 miles south of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District of the Ottawa National Forest. The single-loop campground features 20 drive-in sites that accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. Natural vegetation screens provide privacy between the spacious sites, many of which offer direct access to Perch Lake. The 994-acre lake is popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. A boat ramp and vehicle/trailer parking area sit adjacent to the campground. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. Facilities include two double vault toilets, one accessible vault toilet, and two hand pumps providing potable water. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. Sites accommodate up to eight people with a maximum of two motorized vehicles. Campers may have one RV or trailer with two tents, or three tents per site. The 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From Sidnaw, travel south on Sidnaw Road approximately 10 miles to the campground. The road is paved for approximately 6.5 miles then turns to gravel. From Iron River, take County Road 657 north approximately 15 miles, turn slight right onto FR 2130, travel approximately 9.5 miles on FR 2130 to Sidnaw Road, turn left onto Sidnaw Road and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 852-3500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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