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Carr Lake Campsite — Hiawatha National Forest

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USDA Forest Service

Hiawatha National Forest

Overview

There are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities.__

Recreation

Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Carr Lake offers fisheries for largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and the occasional brook or brown trout. Carr Creek, located upstream and downstream from Carr Lake, offers a good fishery for brook and brown trout. Access to Carr Lake is by carry-in boat only and a boat slide has been constructed for small watercraft.__ Conditions for swimming are considered poor quality.

Facilities

Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Carr Lake offers fisheries for largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and the occasional brook or brown trout. Carr Creek, located upstream and downstream from Carr Lake, offers a good fishery for brook and brown trout. Access to Carr Lake is by carry-in boat only and a boat slide has been constructed for small watercraft.__ Conditions for swimming are considered poor quality.

Natural Features

The Carr Lake campsite offers privacy and seclusion, situated on the small 16-acre Carr Lake. This site is fairly roomy (70 ft. by 40 ft.), grassy and suitable for 2 families. There is limited parking available at this site.__

contact_info

For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are availablefive miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area.

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Location

Carr Lake Campsite — Hiawatha National Forest is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437.__ Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217.__ Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 2.5 miles to the road to Carr Lake.__ Turn right (north) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite.

Address

RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT8181 US HWY 2
Rapid river, MI 49878

Coordinates

46.077778 N
86.507778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Fair

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed Jun. 26, 2023

Quiet spot

It was a good spot but definitely bring the bug spray. Decent access to fishing spots, although the fishing itself wasn’t very good. Clean restroom facilities as well. Cell service was sporadic at best.

SiteCarr Lake
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2022

Carr Lake

Lots of space . Grassy and leveled campsite .

The only con was the amount of mosquitos - bring plenty of bug spray or bug units to keep them away

Month of VisitJuly
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Carr Lake Campsite — Hiawatha National Forest?

Carr Lake Campsite — Hiawatha National Forest allows vehicles up to 32 feet.