Chequamegon National Forest Perch Lake Dispersed Area

This quiet 40-acre lake sits deep in the Chequamegon National Forest southwest of Park Falls, accessible via Forest Road 148. Scattered primitive sites along the north and east shores offer lake views through the pines and hardwoods. No facilities — pack it in, pack it out. Sites accommodate anything from tents to medium RVs, though the access road gets rough in spots and trees limit clearance in some areas.

Forest Road 148 is decent gravel for the first few miles, then transitions to rougher dirt with some washouts after heavy rains. High-clearance recommended, 4WD helpful in wet conditions. Open May through October, though the road may not be maintained until late spring. Popular with anglers targeting northern pike and bass.

Quiet lake camping deep in Chequamegon Forest