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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
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
Terry M
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
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.
Henry W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CARR LAKE CAMPSITE
Beautiful single campsite on a remote lake. Boat launch is a bit sketchy, but it only adds to the privacy.
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
