Carp River Campground

N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road
ST. IGNACE, MI 49760

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 20 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

Check in time is anytime after 2 pm. Early arrivals will be charged for the previous day.

Directions

4664 Mackinac Trail, St Ignace Michigan 49781 From the intersection of US-2 and I-75, drive north on I-75 to exit 352. Turn right on County Road 123, then turn left on Mackinac Trail/Highway 63. Drive north approximately five miles, turn left onto FR 3445 and drive a quarter mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Richard H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Stayed here mid September, for the last week this campground was open. Camp Hosts very friendly and accommodating, made sure we knew what we needed to know, and had what we needed for camp. Our site was large, and very well kept, enabling us to place our gear (and pups) comfortably. Used the week to hike several surrounding areas, and got to play in Lake Huron a bit. Water spickets were pressurized and the bathrooms were clean and pleasant. This is our 'go to' campground for this area when we are depending on having a reservation. The reservation process was painless (although the fees are creeping up), and the site was ready for us (didn't have to worry if someone else would be on it or not, which has happened at other locations). This is an awesome campground, quiet and serene, just a few minutes from supplies in St Ignace, and even less distance from locals selling campfire wood.

Linda W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The hosts were the absolute best!

Nick C

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It was great! Campground was well maintained. One thing is that the well pump for water wasn't working for us, but we luckily had brought several gallons of water with us.

Mark M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice campground just 15 minutes from the bridge. We had site 9 which was nicely isolated from other sites with trees, had river access, and was flat and large. Very nice. Host (Mary, at the time) was very nice and came around to check on us the first night. The only really negative thing I have to say was that the fire pit was one of those almost 3 feet high steel rings and a standard campfire is not really possible in it - the fire is out of sight and you get no heat from ut unless you are cooking right above it. After our first day we built a fire against the back of the outside of the fire ring (sorry NFS) so it was able to be seen / felt / enjoyed while sitting around it.

Linda W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground was immaculate and the hosts were absolutely amazing!!!

Roxane B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Pleasant stay, very quiet and peaceful. Vault toilet was clean and sites were will maintained. Camp host was present and available when needed. My site had plenty of sun to keep the batteries charged and there was good cell coverage. We would stay here again.

Availability

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