Carp River Campground
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About Carp River Campground
Carp River Campground is a national park campground at Hiawatha National Forest in Mackinac County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Carp River Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 81 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Hiawatha National Forest include Brevoort Lake Campground, Lake Michigan at St. Ignace, Soldier Lake, Three Lakes and Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 13 · 2024: 19 · 2025: 16
Location
Address
St. Ignace, Michigan
Coordinates
46.0331, -84.7192
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 91 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Brevoort Lake Campground
Hiawatha National Forest
Lake Michigan at St. Ignace
Hiawatha National Forest
Soldier Lake
Hiawatha National Forest
Three Lakes
Hiawatha National Forest
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Bay View (Hiawatha National Forest, MI)
Hiawatha National Forest
Monocle Lake
Hiawatha National Forest
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Carp River Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Carp River Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Carp River Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Carp River Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Carp River Campground right now?
Carp River Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Carp River Campground located?
Carp River Campground is located in Hiawatha National Forest, near St. Ignace, Michigan.
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