Facility · Michigan ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Campers will typically find seclusion and privacy at this small, 16 acre lake. The campsite is fairly roomy (70 ft. by 40 ft), grassy, and suitable for 2 families. Access to the lake is by carry-in only and a boat slide has been constructed for small boats or canoes. Limited parking is available. Carr Lake is provides fishing for largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and an occasional brook or brown trout. Carr Creek, both upstream and downstream from the lake, offers a good fishery for brook and brown trout The lake does not have good swimming.
From the Intersection of US-2 and Forest Highway 13 (about 14 miles east of Rapid River or 22 miles west of Manistique), drive north 8.4 miles on Highway 13 to CR 442. Turn right (east) and drive 5 miles to County Road N-3. Turn left (north) on N-3 and drive 0.1 mile to FR 2422 turning left (northwest) on to 2422 and continuing about 0.25 mile to the campsites.
46.07723, -86.50897 · 46°4'38.0"N 86°30'32.3"W
Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 28 | 36 | 48 | 62 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 69 | 55 | 41 | 31 |
| Low °F | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 40 | 50 | 54 | 50 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 16 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Carr Lake Campsites also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Carr Lake Campsites's operator.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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