Carr Lake
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- Reserve online
- Coordinates
- 46.0778, -86.5082
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 USFS.
Is Carr Lake free?
No. Carr Lake charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Carr Lake?
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.
Nearby
- Carr Lake Campsite0.0 mi
- Bear Lake Campsites0.7 mi
- Bear Lake Campsite0.7 mi
- Jackpine Lake Campsites0.7 mi
- Lyman Lake Campsites1.2 mi
- Lyman Lake Campsites1.5 mi
- Gooseneck Lake Campsites2.0 mi
- Gooseneck Lake Campsites2.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
