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Summary

Carp River Campground is an ideal place to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. With various recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing, the campground provides a traditional camping experience and a beautiful backdrop. Located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the nearby St. Ignace offers fine restaurants, museums and historic sites for visitors to explore.

Overview

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. 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.

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.

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Campground Matrix

Set alerts at more campgrounds to increase your odds of getting a place to stay! Below is a list of the closest campgrounds supported on Campflare. Or, view all campgrounds in Hiawatha National Forest.

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Brevoort Lake
Hiawatha National Forest
12.3mi
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Hiawatha National Forest
12.6mi 85%
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Hiawatha National Forest
23.1mi
Three Lakes
Hiawatha National Forest
23.4mi
Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, Mi)
Hiawatha National Forest
29.6mi 67%
Monocle Lake
Hiawatha National Forest
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