Carr Lake Campsite

Show on map906-474-6442 OR 906-387-2512
RAPID RIVER/MANISTIQUE RANGER DISTRICT, 8181 US HWY 2
Rapid River, MI 49878

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. 

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.

Contact Info

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

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 32 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people

Directions

From Rapid River travel east approximately 14 miles to the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13. Turn left and travel north approximately 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to FR 442. Turn right (East) and travel for 7.8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left (North) and travel for 3.4 miles to FR 2436 (904 Big Spring Snomo Trail). Turn right (South East) and travel for 2.5 miles, the camp site will be on your left (North).

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Henry W
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Beautiful single campsite on a remote lake. Boat launch is a bit sketchy, but it only adds to the privacy.
Terry M
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Beautiful campsite,only wish it had been mowed, some gravel in the low spot would be nice as there is always a big mud puddle there.
Kemble M
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Reviewed 5 months ago
No Internet. Has a nice trail but it fades away halfway around the lake. Saw several decent sized fish. Outhouse is in good condition. Pretty accessible.
Terry M
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Reviewed a year ago
Absolutely love this peaceful place.
Jamie M
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Peaceful except for the mosquitoes 🦟 lol
Edward G
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Constant atv traffic. At one point they even stopped and picnicked. Trash in the surrounding woods. A couple guys even tried to park a camper! A girl was camped there when we arrived! We had to kick her out! You’re selling the UP out to Detroit. ATVs should be restricted to ATV trails. They have no respect. The forest used to be a place to enjoy the solitude nature has to offer. You’ve ruined that. Thanks
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