Campsite for booking · Saint Ignace

Carp River Campground

via Recreation.gov St. Ignace, MI, Saint Ignace, Michigan, United States

Overview

Pitches
20
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 12:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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.

Fees: Check in time is anytime after 2 pm. Early arrivals will be charged for the previous day.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Carp River Campground
    Campsite · Saint Ignace, Michigan
    250 m from the pick-up area
  2. Foley Creek Campground
    Campsite · Saint Ignace, Michigan
    11 km from the pick-up area
  3. Castle Rock Campark
    Campsite · Saint Ignace, MichiganWastePowerToilets
    14 km from the pick-up area
  4. Tiki RV Park
    Campsite · Saint Ignace, MichiganWastePowerToilets
    17 km from the pick-up area
  5. Campsite near Saint Ignace
    Campsite · Saint Ignace, Michigan
    18 km from the pick-up area
  6. Brevoort Lake Campground
    Campsite · Saint Ignace, Michigan
    20 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Saint Ignace
    Service point · Saint Ignace, Michigan · FreeWaterWaste
    14 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Saint Ignace
    Water point · Saint Ignace, MichiganWater
    27 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Carp River Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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