Perch Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Reopens May 24, 2026. Reservations available through Recreation.gov from May 24 through September 30. From October 1-20, sites are first-come, first-served with reduced services and no water or garbage. The campground remains accessible after October 20 until snow closes access.
Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:10AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central Upper and western Upper Michigan, including the following areas, in central Upper Michigan, Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Iron, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Northern Schoolcraft and Southern Schoolcraft. In western Upper Michigan, Gogebic, Keweenaw, Northern Houghton, Ontonagon and Southern Houghton. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:16PM CDT by NWS Marquette MI
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. .Warming temperatures will accelerate snowmelt over the weekend into early next week. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. Rainfall is also likely during this time period which could result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint). * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, At 5 feet the lowest portions of the Robert Olson Walking Trail begin to flood At 5.5 feet, 3500 - cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage At 7.0 feet, 5600 - cfs - Waterfront park areas near the M-69 bridge and low lying areas along the river in Crystal Falls become inundated. At 8.0 feet, Parking lot of roadside park upstream of M-69 begins to flood * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:10 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 7.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 04/30/2020. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Perch Lake Campground sits 10 miles south of Sidnaw on the Kenton Ranger District in the eastern half of Ottawa National Forest. This one-loop campground offers 20 drive-in campsites that provide a unique camping experience with many spacious sites featuring direct lake access. Campsites are naturally screened by vegetation, and each includes a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spur. Perch Lake is a 994-acre lake popular with anglers seeking deep woods fishing for northern pike, walleye, crappie, and perch. A concrete boat ramp and dedicated vehicle/trailer parking area sit adjacent to the campground, providing easy lake access for motorized and non-motorized boats. Hannah-Web Lake and Winslow Lake are also located just minutes west for additional fishing opportunities. The campground operates from late May through October, with full services including hand pump drinking water and vault toilets available through mid-October. Reservations are accepted through Recreation.gov from late May through September, with the final weeks of the season operating as first-come, first-served. The campground remains accessible after services end until snow conditions limit access.
Directions
From Sidnaw, travel south on Sidnaw Road approximately 10 miles to the campground. The road is paved for approximately 6.5 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 9.5 miles on FR 2130 to Sidnaw Road, turn left onto Sidnaw Road and travel approximately 2 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 852-3500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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