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Perch Lake State Forest Campground
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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At a glance
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Boat launch
Fishing
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Vault toilet
Water access
Winter camping
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.
Fishing
Perch, pike, largemouth bass and panfish can be caught in Perch Lake.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
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.
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.
Rustic sites
Snowmobiling
Trail #8 is accessible from the campground via county roads.
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Perch Lake.
Winter camping
This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Area map
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
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