Carp River Campground

CARP RIVER CAMPGROUND
CARP RIVER CAMPGROUND
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

12 total sites

RV Sites

12 sites

About Carp River Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 12

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 22 to Sep 12

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 006, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: CARP RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (54)

What Guests Are Saying

Carp River Campground offers a peaceful, well-maintained setting with friendly hosts and spacious, private sites surrounded by trees. It provides easy access to hiking, fishing, and nearby attractions like St. Ignace and Kewadin Casino. While the mosquitoes can be bothersome, the overall experience is highly rated, making it a great choice for nature enthusiasts.

Review Summary

4.4
54 reviews
5
63.0%
34
4
22.2%
12
3
5.6%
3
2
7.4%
4
1
1.9%
1

Michael J

Verified

August 24, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CARP RIVER

5

It's a quiet, well-maintained campground located close St. Ignace and lots of other attractions in the area, like Les Cheneux islands where we kayaked, or the "Narnia" that doesn't seem to be on any map but all the locals tell you about. Spent two nights there, will come back next year.

Adam P

Verified

September 26, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CARP RIVER

4

Great

Ryan M

Verified

October 2, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: CARP RIVER

2

Campground hosts were very rude and their site appeared as though I was coming to stay at a trailer park. Made the whole place look very run down, had 2 trailers parked there and at least 4 cars at one point. I enjoy camping at campgrounds, but it felt like coming to stay in someone’s personal yard- especially with the way they acted. We have stayed here many times but it just keeps getting worse and worse.

Tracy B

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: CARP RIVER

5

Beautiful campground! Some sites are right on the river.

Christopher S

Verified

August 4, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: CARP RIVER

4

Hidden gem, nice camp ground: small, and isolated spaces, providing more privacy for each site. Water and pit toilets, not the worst facilities I’ve encountered while camping, but unfortunately the campground staff didn’t make an effort to clean or replenish toilet paper or sanitizer on a consistent basis. I intermittently saw the campground host making rounds but had not direct interaction with him. No firewood is sold at this location. In spite of the cleanliness of the restrooms, I would still recommend this campground, due to its proximity to St.-Ignace, expressway and camp ground layout.

Kristofer A

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: CARP RIVER

4

A beautiful campground with big well wooded sites.

Lisa M

Verified

July 4, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: CARP RIVER

4

Very quiet well maintained
Easy travel distance to many must sees in the area

Bob and Cheri W

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: CARP RIVER

5

Beautiful sites, close to ferry and Soo Locks. Easy drive to whitefish point. No water at campsite, but water and dump station at casino, about 7 miles south on same road. Drive through the RV parking toward stadium seating.

Reginald G

Verified

August 3, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CARP RIVER

4

Nice and quiet!

Kurt J

Verified

August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CARP RIVER

5

Perfect setting, large site lots of space between sites.

Location Carp River Campground

Address:
N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road
St. Ignace, MI, 49760
United States

Highway access

Carp River Campground is accessible via US Highway 2, which is approximately 10 miles to the south.

Elevation: 192 feet

Distance to downtown

13 mi drive to downtown St. Ignace (about 17 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

General

  • 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.
  • Reservation cannot be traded for walk up sites
  • We do not have an office at this location. It has a self pay station. Reservations cannot be changed at this location.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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