Carp River Campground
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Nestled in a quiet, rustic setting adjacent to the Carp Wild and Scenic River, Carp River Campground is an ideal place to get away and enjoy the outdoors. The surrounding Hiawatha National Forest provides visitors with countless recreational activities, and the scenery provides a beautiful backdrop for a traditional camping experience. Recreation Divided into two major blocks of land and five districts, the forest is home to Grand Island National Recreation Area, Whitefish Scenic Byway, six lighthouses, five Wildernesses and Clear Lake Education Center. Keep reading
In addition to recreation opportunities, visitors will find a wide array of habitats, including trees like northern hardwoods, jackpine and other conifers, and a variety of inland wetland habitats. Fishing is a popular activity in the campground area, and brook, brown and rainbow trout can all be spotted in the Carp River. In addition to the fishing opportunities, hiking canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and more are all available at or around the Carp River Campground. Facilities All campsites are wooded and shaded from the hot summer sun. Each site has a table and a fire ring, and drinking water and vault toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground. Natural Features Located in Michigan's wild and scenic Upper Peninsula, the Hiawatha National Forest is known as "the Great Lakes National Forest." The forest's dramatic shorelines lie nestled up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan. Outstanding lakeshores, lighthouses, islands and historic sites create a playground and place of respite, all within a day's drive from major urban and rural areas of Michigan and Wisconsin. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111. Nearby Attractions Carp River Campground is located just eight miles from St. Ignace, which is known for its fine restaurants, museums and historic sites. Charges & Cancellations Please cancel seven days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reservation sites cannot be traded for walk up sites.
The sites · 20
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP RIVER | 001 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 002 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 003 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 004 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 005 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 006 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 007 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 008 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 009 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 010 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 011 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 012 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 013 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 014 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 015 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 016 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 017 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 018 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 019 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| CARP RIVER | 020 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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Who runs it
Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in MI-01. This member’s public-lands record →