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KEVIN B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CARP RIVER
Very pleased with the campground, and the young man who worked to sort things out for us to we could show up on the opening day of the season.
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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.
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006, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: CARP RIVER
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008, Loop: CARP RIVER
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009, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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010, Loop: CARP RIVER
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013, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: CARP RIVER
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016, Loop: CARP RIVER
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017, Loop: CARP RIVER
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018, Loop: CARP RIVER
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019, Loop: CARP RIVER
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020, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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006, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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008, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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009, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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010, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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013, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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017, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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018, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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019, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
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020, Loop: CARP RIVER
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews
62 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.4
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Based on 62 reviews
5 stars
66.1% (41)
4 stars
21.0% (13)
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4.8% (3)
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6.5% (4)
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Jeffrey W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CARP RIVER
Nice and quiet just like it should be.
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james d
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: CARP RIVER
I always stay here when traveling through UP to Traverse City. The mosquitoes are friendly so make sure the screen is well placed. There are great hiking areas and river fishing is adjacent to many sites. Just a short way to the Kewadin Casino and the many St. Ignace tourist attractions.
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Shari D
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: CARP RIVER
The camp hosts were friendly, vaults were clean, and sites were great. Lots of trees between sites for some privacy.
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Janice M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: CARP RIVER
Our host was wonderful and moved us to a vacant site closer to the rest of our group and better able to accommodate us with 2 tents, 2 cars, and a trailer. She is a wonderful ambassador.
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Connor S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: CARP RIVER
Well maintained and clean camp. The person managing the grounds was friendly and had good recommendations on sights. Blue berries and bunch berries were growing all around.
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Roxane B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: CARP RIVER
Pleasant stay, very quiet and peaceful. Vault toilet was clean and sites were will maintained. Camp host was present and available when needed. My site had plenty of sun to keep the batteries charged and there was good cell coverage. We would stay here again.
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Linda W
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: CARP RIVER
The campground was immaculate and the hosts were absolutely amazing!!!
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Mark M
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: CARP RIVER
Nice campground just 15 minutes from the bridge. We had site 9 which was nicely isolated from other sites with trees, had river access, and was flat and large. Very nice. Host (Mary, at the time) was very nice and came around to check on us the first night. The only really negative thing I have to say was that the fire pit was one of those almost 3 ft high steel rings and a standard campfire is not really possible in it - the fire is out of sight and you get no heat from ut unless you are cooking right above it. After our first day we built a fire against the back of the outside of the fire ring (sorry NFS) so it was able to be seen / felt / enjoyed while sitting around it.
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Nick C
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: CARP RIVER
It was great! Campground was well maintained. One thing is that the well pump for water wasn't working for us, but we luckily had brought several gallons of water with us.
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Location & Directions for Carp River Campground
N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, St. Ignace, MI 49760 United States
Elevation: 192 ft
Highway access
Carp River Campground is accessible via US Highway 2, which is approximately 10 miles to the south.
Policies & Rules
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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: October 22, 2026
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