USDA Forest Service · Michigan
Carp River Campground
USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 20
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 11
- Cost
- Check in time is anytime after 2 pm. Early arrivals will be charged for the previous day.
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 666 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CARP RIVER CAMPGROUND (NFSR 3117) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Nearest town
- ST. IGNACE
- Address
- N. 4149 Brevort Camp Road, ST. IGNACE, MI, 49760
- Phone
- 906-203-9872
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
20 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (906) 767-1111.
Nearby Attractions
Carp River Campground is located just eight miles from St. Ignace, which is known for its fine restaurants, museums and historic sites.
Charges & Cancellations
Please cancel seven days in advance if you need to cancel your reservation. Reservation sites cannot be traded for walk up sites.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 18° | -6° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 16° | -10° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 35° | 24° | 8° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 42° | 33° | 13° | 56° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 43° | 31° | 67° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 52° | 41° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 72° | 61° | 53° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 62° | 56° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 57° | 49° | 75° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 54° | 46° | 35° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 35° | 14° | 57° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 26° | 4° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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