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Carp River Campground
Carp River Campground has 20 wooded campsites in a quiet, rustic setting adjacent to the Carp Wild and Scenic River. You can camp, fish, hike, canoe, kayak, or just enjoy a back to basics, rustic camping experience to "get away from it all."
Each site has a table and a fire ring. Water pumps and vault toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground.
If you plan to fish the Carp River, you may catch brook, brown and rainbow trout. Access the Carp River using one of the stair sets constructed along the riverbank. Printable map.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | First come, first serve open May 17 to September 14. Reservations open May 23 to Septmeber14. |
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| Reservations: | You can reserve some campsites for Carp River Campground on the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS). To check availability or to make a reservation go to:
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| Fees: | Site Fee $22 - Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. |
| Open Season: | First come, first serve, May 17; Reservations open May 23 - September 14 |
| Closest Towns: | St. Ignace |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
General Information
Directions:From the intersection of US-2 and I-75 drive north on I-75 to exit 352 (County Road 123). Turn right (east) on Highway M-123 and travel 500 feet. Then turn left (north) on Mackinac Trail (H-63). Drive north 5.2 miles to FR 3445, turn left (west) and drive 0.25 mile to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
- There are 20 sites, all wooded and shaded from the hot summer sun.
- Each campsite has a table and a fire ring. Water pumps and vault toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground.
| No. of Sites | 44 |
| No. of Accessible sites | 20 |
River and Stream Fishing
Located several miles away from Carp River Campground, the Hiawatha National Forest manages a small boat launch at the mouth of the Carp River on Lake Huron. Coordinates for that site are: 46.024059, -84.693767
A fishing platform is also located at this location. It is a great location for salmon and steelhead fishing.
| Fish Species | Brook,Brown,Steelhead and Chinook |
Day Hiking
North Country National Scenic Trail 8 miles west of campground
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Related Information
Highlights
- Check out videos from around the Forest
- eBikes
Please note that our biking trails are designated "non-motorized." In keeping with agency direction, non-motorized trails are not open to eBikes. - How to Live with Black Bears
- Hiawatha Tour App
Use Hiawatha's OnCell app on your personal mobile device to take self-guided tours of natural and heritage sites. - Recreation, Heritage & Wilderness Management
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