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Perch Lake State Forest Campground

Perch Lake Campsite

Perch Lake State Forest Campground

This rustic campground is on the shore of Perch Lake and offers great opportunities for fishing and paddlesports. There are 32 sites for tent, small trailer and large trailer use. Site #12 and #14 are walk-up sites, suitable only for tents.

Kayaks and canoes can be launched from the boat launch on the south side of the campground or via stairs located centrally within the campground. Additionally, a boating access site with a skid pier is accessible from County Road 410 or through the campground's main entrance off County Road 407.

The operation of an ORV and snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed. The Pine Ridge Trail is 1.5 miles south and Two Heart Trail is 7 miles northeast via county roads.

The campground is located 23 miles northwest of Newberry via M-123 and County Road 407.

Amenities & activities

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Boat launch

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Paddling

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Water access

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Winter camping

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Boat launch

A boating access site with a skid pier is accessible from County Road 410 or through the campground's main entrance off County Road 407.

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Fishing

Perch, pike, largemouth bass and panfish can be caught in Perch Lake.

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.

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ORV trails or routes

The operation of an ORV and snowmobile between the campground and nearby trails is allowed. The Pine Ridge Trail (1.5 miles south) and Two Heart Trail (7 miles northeast) are accessible from the campground via county roads.

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Paddling

Paddling is popular on Perch Lake. Carry-in access is located at the southeast side of the campground at the boat launch, or down a set of stairs which are centrally located in the campground.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

Trail #8 is accessible from the campground via county roads.

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Vault toilet

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Water access

This rustic campground is located on Perch Lake.

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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Recreation Passport required

A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.

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