Carr Lake Campsite
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Rapid River, MI, MI
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking and fishing at these campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Carr Lake offers a rustic, serene forest camping experience with fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. Campers praise the seclusion, quiet atmosphere, and scenic surroundings of giant pines near a placid stream.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, Common Raven, Upland Sandpiper, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Carr Lake Campsite: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Michigan fishing licenses required
Skip Carr Lake Campsite if: You need RV hookups. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You require reliable bathroom and water infrastructure (reviews note closed facilities and non-functional water well).
Best time to visit Carr Lake Campsite: July-August — Fewer bugs reported at end of July; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Bear Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Jackpine Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Lyman Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Gooseneck Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Carr Lake Campsite
Cell signal at Carr Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking and fishing at these campsites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Michigan fishing licenses required
Fewer bugs reported at end of July; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hiawatha National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hiawatha National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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