Perch Lake Campground campground
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Perch Lake Campground
What's on-site at Perch Lake Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Perch Lake Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipmunk Rapids Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Lost Lake Recreation Area | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Lost Lake Cabins | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Pentoga Park (Iron County Park) | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Perch Lake Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brule River At Us Highway 2 Near Florence | 252 cfs | → |
| Iron River At County Hwy-424 At Caspian | 64 cfs | → |
| Popple River Near Fence | 35 cfs | → |
| Paint River Nr Alpha | 292 cfs | → |
| Brule River Near Commonwealth | 537 cfs | → |
| Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence | 206 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Perch Lake Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stambaugh 2sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Florence | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Amasa 1w | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Aurora | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Iron Moutain 5n | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Argonne-1.5 Nw | 8.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Whisker Lake
- Bewabic State Park
- County Fair Park
- Florence County Fair Park
- Ottawa National Forest
- Goodman Township Park
Boat launches
- Lost Lake -- Access
- Brule River -- Access At Bridge On Usfs 2446 Rd
- Mastodon Township
- Lake Of Dreams
- Patten Lake -- Access
- County Road 424 Alpha
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Whisker Lake Wilderness
- Chicagon Mine Road
- Iron County Historical Museum
- East Genesee Street
- Crystal Falls Power Plant
- Crystal Falls Dam
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 2156 To Eastern Forest Boundary
- Forest Road 2133 To Forest Road 2156
- Brule Lake In Ne1/4 Sec 15, T41n, R13e To Forest Boundary In Se1/4 Sec 31, T41n, R17e
- Forest Road 2169 To Forest Road 2133
- Highway 55 To Forest Road 2169
- Forest Road 2167 To Highway 139
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Perch Lake Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Perch Lake Campground
Can I make reservations at Perch Lake Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Perch Lake Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Perch Lake Campground.