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Carr Lake Campsite in Michigan
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Carr Lake Campsite

Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Carr Lake Campsite is a campground in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan with 1 campsite. Carr Lake Campsite is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Carr Lake Campsite is located at 46.0778ยฐ N, 86.5078ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
16

Carr Lake Campsite reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 4 at Carr Lake Campsite. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 17:44 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Carr Lake Campsite, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Carr Lake Campsite

  • Standard 1

What an RV fits

  • 32 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, horse riding.

All sites at Carr Lake Campsite, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CARR LAKE CAMPSITE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RV
001Standard1632 ft

About Carr Lake Campsite

Overview

The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.

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

There is a primative toilet available at this campsite.

There is NO drinking water available.

Lake Name: Carr Lake

Number of Sites: 1

Maximum Number of People Per Site: 16

Toilets: Yes

Boat Access: Slide

Lake Size (acres): 16

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.

Rules and notices at Carr Lake Campsite

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Carr Lake Campsite on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Pack-In, Pack-out policy

There is a 14-day stay limit.

No drinking water provided.

Campsite must be occupied the first night.

Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.

You are welcome to collect firewood from the area surrounding your campsite. Just remember that any firewood that you collect must be DEAD AND DOWN

Click here for more information on the Hiawatha National Forest

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Carr Lake Campsite FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Carr Lake Campsite?

Carr Lake Campsite is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Carr Lake Campsite?

Cancellations happen frequently at Carr Lake Campsite, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Carr Lake Campsite have?

Carr Lake Campsite has 1 campsites.

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