About Perkins Lake
Access to Perkins Lake is from Alturas Lake Road. Motorized boats and personal water craft are not allowed on Perkins Lake.
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Perkins Lake
Stanley, Idaho · Blaine County · Facility
Access to Perkins Lake is from Alturas Lake Road. Motorized boats and personal water craft are not allowed on Perkins Lake.
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43.92886, -114.84074
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Weather at Perkins Lake
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
52°/36°
💧 7%🌬 13mph
↑ 6:00 AM ↓ 9:13 PM
Sun
Overcast
55°/34°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:00 AM ↓ 9:14 PM
Mon
Overcast
58°/36°
💧 11%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:59 AM ↓ 9:14 PM
Tue
Overcast
62°/40°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:59 AM ↓ 9:15 PM
Wed
Overcast
67°/41°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:58 AM ↓ 9:16 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Perkins Lake
Heading to Perkins Lake? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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