Perch Lake Recreation Area
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Perch Lake Recreation Area open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Perch Lake Recreation Area, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 1,224 ft
- Washburn Ranger DistrictChequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
This quaint campground is a family favorite. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Drummond on Forest Road 223 (Delta Drummond Road), there are 16 campsites. Each site includes a defined parking spur, fire ring and picnic table. Perch Lake Campground has two loops located on each side of Perch Lake. The North Loop has a toilet building, water, 10 single-family sites, boat launch, dock and small parking area for up to five vehicles with trailers. This loop is family-friendly located in a stand of hemlocks. There is also an area where campers can access the lake for swimming. The South Loop has water, six single-family sites and a double vault toilet building. This loop provides a quieter camping experience. Some sites can accommodate RV's up to 35 feet. A developed boat ramp provides access to a 72-acre lake that contains trout, panfish and largemouth bass. 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.
- Rainbow Lake WildernessLake fishing1.8 mi
- White RiverCanoeing4.2 mi
- North Country TrailCross-country skiing5.3 mi
- Drummond Ski TrailsCross-country skiing5.4 mi
- Lake Owen Recreation AreaLake fishing7.2 mi
- Two Lakes BranchHiking8.5 mi
- Two LakesCamping8.5 mi
- Eighteen Mile SpringHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- NamekagonCamping · ~29 min drive
- Lake ThreeCamping · ~35 min drive
- Mineral LakeCamping · ~39 min drive
- Day LakeCamping · ~40 min drive
- Beaver Lake (Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, WI)Camping · ~34 min drive
- East TwinCamping · ~42 min drive
- CrossWoodsCamping · ~2 min drive
- Twin Lakes Recreation AreaCamping · ~14 min drive
- Two LakesCamping · ~15 min drive
- Cable CampgroundCamping · ~24 min drive
Best time to visit Perch Lake Recreation Area
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
19° / 3°
8 wet
Feb
25° / 6°
7 wet
Mar
37° / 18°
8 wet
Apr
50° / 28°
9 wet
May
64° / 41°
10 wet
Jun
73° / 51°
11 wet
Jul
76° / 56°
11 wet
Aug
75° / 55°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
10 wet
Oct
53° / 35°
10 wet
Nov
36° / 23°
9 wet
Dec
24° / 11°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Drummond, WI, 4.9 mi away at 1,340 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Perch Lake Recreation Area
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