Perch Lake Recreation Area
Perch Lake Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Wisconsin.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 46.40440, -91.26970
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Recreational Vehicles
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About Perch Lake Recreation Area
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.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Madeline Island Sanitary Dump Station · 36 mi
- Water fill
- Cornucopia Artesian Well · 32 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 122 designated routes (120 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perch Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Perch Lake | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| CrossWoods | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Delta Lake Campground | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Northwoods | Private campground | 6.4 mi | — | — |
| Twin Lakes Recreation Area | Private campground | 8.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.