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Carr Lake Campsite

Wetmore, Michigan · USDA Forest Service

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About

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.The Carr Lake campsite offers privacy and seclusion, situated on the small 16-acre Carr Lake. This site is fairly roomy (70 ft. by 40 ft.), grassy and suitable for 2 families. There is limited parking available at this site. There are a number of horse, bike, and hiking trails within minutes of several of the sites. In over a mile from these campsites, visitors can expect to find: bait shops, general and grocery stores, gas, a pay phone, trailheads, a fishing pier, biking, and kayak/canoe rentals. Groceries, gasoline, fishing and camping supplies, ice and deli are availablefive miles Northeast on County Road 437 in the Thunder Lake Area. Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Carr Lake offers fisheries for largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and the occasional brook or brown trout. Carr Creek, located upstream and downstream from Carr Lake, offers a good fishery for brook and brown trout. Access to Carr Lake is by carry-in boat only and a boat slide has been constructed for small watercraft. Conditions for swimming are considered poor quality. For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.There is a primative toilet available at this campsite. There is NO drinking water available. Lake Name: Carr Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 16 Toilets : Yes Boat Access: Slide Lake Size (acres): 16

Directions

From Rapid River travel east approximately 14 miles to the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13. Turn left and travel north approximately 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to FR 442. Turn right (East) and travel for 7.8 miles to FR 2218. Turn left (North) and travel for 3.4 miles to FR 2436 (904 Big Spring Snomo Trail). Turn right (South East) and travel for 2.5 miles, the camp site will be on your left (North).

Location

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Details

State
Michigan
City / area
Wetmore
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Hiawatha National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$8 / night
Rating
3.92 / 5 (12 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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