USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Perch Lake Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 20
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 15
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,594 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FDR2142-A (NFSR 2142-A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Ottawa National Forest
- Nearest town
- Bates Township
- Phone
- 906-852-3500
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Water Access
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
Besides fishing, canoeing and kayaking is popular on this lake and an excellent way to experience the beauty of this area.
Facilities
This one loop campground provides 20 drive-in campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes. 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.
Natural Features
Perch Lake is ideal for those that want to get out on the water under their own power.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 661-8870.
Nearby Attractions
Hannah-Web Lake and Winslow Lake are also located just minutes west of Perch Lake.
Fees
There is a day use fee associated with the boat landing from May 15 October 15, of $5 per day per vehicle, or an annual pass for $30 per vehicle. The annual pass covers Lake Ottawa Recreation Area, Black River Harbor Recreation Area, Marion Lake boat landing, Bobcat Lake day use and boat landing, Henry Lake, Pomeroy Lake, Norway Lake day use, Perch Lake, Lake Ste Kathryn, and Courtney Lake day use and boat landing. Please plan accordingly to ensure you can pay the daily fee at the self-registration fee tube. If you would like to purchase an annual pass, they are available from the on-site campground host. If you have additional questions, contact Camp Host, LLC at 906-661-8870.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 6° | -25° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 7° | -16° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 19° | -3° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 29° | 7° | 76° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 42° | 28° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 52° | 40° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 59° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 74° | 58° | 49° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 53° | 38° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 39° | 24° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 27° | 7° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 27° | 14° | -8° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lake Ste. Kathryn Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Norway Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Paint River Forks Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Sturgeon River Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Sparrow Rapids Campground · USDA Forest Service · 16 mi
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