Perch Lake Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens the Thursday before the May fishing opener, which is the first Saturday in May.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:11AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
Perch Lake Recreation Area is a family favorite campground nestled in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road). The campground features 16 first-come, first-served campsites divided between two distinct loops on either side of the 72-acre Perch Lake. The North Loop offers 10 single-family sites situated in a stand of hemlocks, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. This loop includes drinking water, vault toilets, a boat launch, dock, and parking for up to five vehicles with trailers. Campers can access the lake for swimming from this side. The South Loop provides a quieter camping experience with six single-family sites, drinking water, and vault toilets. Each campsite includes a defined parking spur, fire ring, and picnic table. Most sites can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet, with one site accommodating up to 35 feet. The developed boat ramp provides access to excellent fishing for trout, panfish, and largemouth bass, and ice fishing is popular during winter months. Nearby attractions include the Rainbow Lake Wilderness, the North Country National Scenic Trail, trout fishing in the White River, the Rust-Owen Reservoir, and the CAMBA mountain bike trails.
Directions
Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road).
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | $7.5 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (715) 373-2667 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Perch Lake Recreation Area | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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