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About Carr Lake Campsite
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Firewood Available
Water Access
- Lake Access
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001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Site Details
Reviews (12)
What Guests Are Saying
Carr Lake Campsite offers a beautiful, secluded setting with a nice trail and good fishing opportunities. While the boat launch could use improvement and some areas need maintenance, the site is generally accessible and has a well-maintained outhouse. Overall, it is a peaceful spot that many visitors enjoy.
What Guests Are Saying
Carr Lake Campsite offers a beautiful, secluded setting with a nice trail and good fishing opportunities. While the boat launch could use improvement and some areas need maintenance, the site is generally accessible and has a well-maintained outhouse. Overall, it is a peaceful spot that many visitors enjoy.
Review Summary
Dan L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
I could not find this location. The GPS coordinates took me into the town of Manstique to a completely different campground. Once I found the written directions on how to find it, I had no service within the forest (no huge surprise there of course), but none of the roads were marked once I got onto the gravel backroads. It was definitely very frustrating as I had to throw away my reservation here & shell out for a hotel. Very disappointed.
Michael L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Nice and secluded -- ZERO cell service, thank god!! -- but sleeping was cold as hell. Not the fault of the site, just the weather in the UP in October.
ANN W
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Quiet, clean, beautiful campsite overlooking small lake. Small panfish, bass.
Wesley J
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Haven't been to Carr lake in 5 years. Forgot how beautiful the view of the lake is every morning. Went to a nice deli by the water in Manistique and other shops and had breakfast. Can have a great walk at the boardwalk at the lighthouse. Also drove to Munising and bought pasties for the next nights dinner.
julie w
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Carr Lake is an epic and beautiful natural wonderland.
Edward G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Getting real tired of how the forest is being sold out for money. The people that use these sites now trash the area around them. I’m also getting tired of ATVs pulling in and having picnics. You’re turning the forest into a theme park for people from the city.
Edward G
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
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
Jamie M
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Peaceful except for the mosquitoes 🦟 lol
Terry M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Absolutely love this peaceful place.
Kemble M
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
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.
Location Carr Lake Campsite
Address:
Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District
Rapid River, MI, 49878
United States
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437.
- Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217.
- Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 2.5 miles to the road to Carr Lake.
- Turn right (north) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite.
The campsite is accessible via US-2, which is about 12 miles south, providing a connection to major routes in the region.
Elevation: 216 feet
35 mi drive to downtown Rapid River (about 41 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
