Carp River Campground
Hiawatha National Forest
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.
All campsites are wooded and shaded from the hot summer sun. Each site has a table and a fire ring, and drinking water and vault toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground.
Need to Know
- 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
Check-in time is anytime after 2 pm.
We do not have an office at this location. It has a self pay station. Reservations cannot be changed at this location.
Natural Features
Located in Michigan's wild and scenic Upper Peninsula, the Hiawatha National Forest is known as "the Great Lakes National Forest." The forest's dramatic shorelines lie nestled up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan.
Outstanding lakeshores, lighthouses, islands and historic sites create a playground and place of respite, all within a day's drive from major urban and rural areas of Michigan and Wisconsin.
Nearby Attractions
Carp River Campground is located just eight miles from St. Ignace, which is known for its fine restaurants, museums and historic sites.
Recreation
Divided into two major blocks of land and five districts, the forest is home to Grand Island National Recreation Area, Whitefish Scenic Byway, six lighthouses, five Wildernesses and Clear Lake Education Center. In addition to recreation opportunities, visitors will find a wide array of habitats, including trees like northern hardwoods, jackpine and other conifers, and a variety of inland wetland habitats.
Fishing is a popular activity in the campground area, and brook, brown and rainbow trout can all be spotted in the Carp River.
In addition to the fishing opportunities, hiking canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and more are all available at or around the Carp River Campground.
Changes & Cancellations
Please cancel seven days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reservation sites cannot be traded for walk up sites.
Contact Information
Mailing
N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road ST. IGNACE MI 49760
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 906-203-9872
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
4664 Mackinac Trail, St Ignace Michigan 49781
From the intersection of US-2 and I-75, drive north on I-75 to exit 352. Turn right on County Road 123, then turn left on Mackinac Trail/Highway 63. Drive north approximately five miles, turn left onto FR 3445 and drive a quarter mile to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004 , Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop CARP RIVER, Type Standard Nonelectric
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