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Carp River Campground
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Carp River Campground

St. Ignace, Michigan · 630 ftIn Hiawatha National Forest

Photos: CARP RIVER CAMPGROUND

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$24recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
20From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
630 ft192 m
Season
May 17 – Sep 14From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites20

Carp River Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

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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

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Carp River Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 10% chance of rain56°29°
  • ThuMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers, 37% chance of rain55°34°
  • FriRain Showers, 97% chance of rain52°27°
  • SatSunny55°37°
  • SunSunny, 1% chance of rain60°42°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

46.03306, -84.71917
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
St. Ignace
Park
Hiawatha National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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