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Welcome to Perch Lake Campground located in the northwest corner of Rusk County approximately 12 miles northwest of Bruce, Wisconsin which was renovated in 2018-2019. This campground is 1/2 mile from Audie Lake Campground along the shore of the man-made Perch Lake that offers a great variety of recreational pursuits within a few miles.
This county campground not only offers peace and beauty, a beautiful pavilion made from logs in the Rusk County Forest, campsites equipped with water and electricity, picnic tables, fire rings with adjustable grills, and uncut firewood can be found in the woods surrounding the campsites. Each campsite has 3 outlets for electricity, 20amp, 30amp, and a 50amp.
Retreat to the Perch Lake to catch bass, northern, and muskies; or explore the Hunter Walking Trail and logging road that surround this beautiful campground. This campground allows all-terrain vehicles so bring your ATV/UTV and hit the surrounding trail. Nearby is the Bucks Lake Trail Head which has accommodations for Dispersed Camping opportunities along the parking area. Dispersed Camping Permits available under the "Permits" tab.
RV Dump stations are not available at Perch Lake campground. Please utilize the Doolittle City Park Campground in Birchwood or the Cenex gas station in Weyerhaeuser.
From Ladysmith, take Hwy. 8 west 8 eight miles to Bruce. Turn north on Cty. O and go 10 miles to Fire lane Road. Turn north and travel 4 miles to Perch Lake Road. Turn west and proceed one mile to the campground.
A special QUEIT and Beautiful Well Kept Campground. Restrooms better than Most. The lake is excellent bluegill, though on the small size and just the right size for eating. I've been camping away from public campgrounds for fifty years and it takes a special campground to get my approval. Sgt. Rick Nam Vet
Great place to camp, but I mostly use it as an ATV stop to refill my water bottles and take a break during rides.
A quality, low-cost and quiet rustic campground just a short drive from from Drummond, Lake Owen and Cable.
Perch Lake Campground is split into two sections; each has a separate entrance from the highway. An iconic hand pump provides drinking water to each section. Water tastes fine and appears clear.
Trails suitable for hiking can be found directly across the road from the campground. There’s a sort of wilderness area within the forest here.
Perch Lake is a lower cost alternative to this region’s flagship Two Lakes Campground. You’ll save $8 per night staying here while still being close enough to enjoy Lake Owen by day. You won’t get nice swimming beaches right on-site, though.
The shoreline at Perch Lake isn’t great for swimming due to some vegetation in the water, but is swimmable nonetheless. An exceptionally nice beach can be found at the Lake Owen Picnic Grounds just a few miles away, a site also managed by the national forest.
Perhaps the nicest part about Perch Lake is that it’s not run by a private concessioner. USFS staff and volunteers maintain the property, and they do it well. Be sure to thank them when you visit.
Very private, affordable campsite. 👊 Does not have hook ups, there is a vault toilet and pump water. Some sites are near the lake, first come first serve.
