No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Carr Lake Campsite continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 28 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 14 open for online reservation · 14 reserved.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 10 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 12 of 15 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 14 |
This site currently has 14 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 29; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 29 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 32 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 32 ft | None | 14 | 12 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +2 more |
About Carr Lake Campsite
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
Getting there
From Cooks (about 12 miles west of Manistique or 24 miles east of Rapid River on US-2): drive north 4.4 miles on County Road 442 to CR 437. Turn left (north) on CR 437 and drive 8.7 miles to FR 2217. Turn left (northwest) on FR 2217 and drive 2.5 miles to the road to Carr Lake. Turn right (north) and drive 0.25 mile to the campsite.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Carr Lake Campsite?
Reservations for Carr Lake Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. 14 of 28 tracked site-nights are currently open (50%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Carr Lake Campsite?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 4 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Carr Lake Campsite fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 32 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Carr Lake Campsite?
October 2026, with 12 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 15.
When is the next open date at Carr Lake Campsite?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 29 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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