Quinnesec, Dickinson County, MI · 16 sites
Carney Lake State Forest Campground is a Michigan state forest campground in Dickinson County, in the Upper Peninsula, at an elevation of 1,124 feet. It offers vault toilets but no electric, water, or sewer hookups, and no showers or Wi-Fi. Sites can be reserved in advance. The nearest town with groceries, fuel, and a restaurant is about six to seven miles away, and the nearest hospital is about 7.6 miles away, making this a fairly rustic, out-of-the-way spot for tent or basic camping setups.
Quinnesec, MI
Phone: 906-875-3324
Official website
Amenities
- Boat launch
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hunting access
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- BP · 6.3 mi
- Krist · 6.3 mi
- BP · 7.0 mi
Groceries
- T & C Markets, Im, Inc · 6.8 mi
- Crispigna's Italian Market · 7.1 mi
- Aldi · 7.3 mi
Convenience stores
- Quinnesec Food Shop · 6.3 mi
- Krist Food Mart · 6.3 mi
- Kwik Trip · 7.0 mi
Restaurants
- Oddly Xerogrphy · 6.1 mi
- Hunt Brothers Pizza · 6.3 mi
- Romagnoli's · 6.5 mi
Hospitals
- Dickinson County Memorial Hospital · 7.6 mi
- Family Health Center · 7.8 mi
- Norway Medical Center · 8.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Norway Pharmacy · 7.6 mi
- Walmart Pharmacy · 7.7 mi
- Hometown Pharmacy · 8.0 mi
Hardware stores
- Eagle Tool Co. · 5.9 mi
- 41 Lumber · 6.6 mi
- The Home Depot · 7.3 mi
RV services
EV charging
- Edwards Automotive · 6.2 mi
- NORWAY MI DC FAST EV 1 · 7.5 mi
- Crystal Falls MI Public Parking · 24 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 5 within 50 miles
- Dickinson County Fair 7.5 mi
Late July · Norway
- Marquette County Fair 36 mi
Mid-August (3 days) · Gwinn
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 12 within 50 miles
- Humongous Fungus Fest 24 mi
Late July-early August · Crystal Falls
- A Crystal Christmas 24 mi
Second Saturday of December · Crystal Falls
Farmers Markets — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market 7.8 mi
Jun-early Oct · Iron Mountain
- Crystal Falls Farmers Market 24 mi
Early Jun-early Oct · Crystal Falls
Arts & Music — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Pine Mountain Music Festival 7.8 mi
June-July · Iron Mountain
- End-of-Summer Blues Fest 24 mi
Last weekend of August · Alpha
Antiques — 2 of 4 within 50 miles
- Main Street Antique Mall (Ishpeming) 43 mi
Year-round · Ishpeming
- Ishpeming 43 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Escanaba Antique Tractor & Flea Market 44 mi
Annual · Escanaba
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 6 within 50 miles
- Pine Mountain 500 7.8 mi
August · Iron Mountain
- Pine Mountain Ski Jump 7.8 mi
February · Iron Mountain
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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