Carp Lake, Emmet County, MI · 2 sites
Wilderness-Backcountry Camping is a Michigan state park campground in Emmet County, in the northwest region, at 628 feet elevation. It offers tent sites only, no RV sites, and can be reserved in advance. Bliss Store, 2.5 miles away, is the nearest convenience store for supplies.
903 Wilderness Park Dr, Carp Lake, MI, 49718
Phone: 231-436-5381
Official website
Amenities
- Hiking trails
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Swimming
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Marathon · 7.7 mi
- Valot's Citgo Services · 8.4 mi
- Next Door Store 5017 · 8.8 mi
Groceries
- Mackinaw Family Market · 8.8 mi
- Strait to the Pantry · 9.0 mi
- Mackinaw City Popcorn Factory, Llc · 9.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Bliss Store · 2.5 mi
- Wilderness General Store · 2.7 mi
- Cecil Bay Trading Post · 3.5 mi
Restaurants
- Clyde's Place · 5.5 mi
- Harbor Lights Grille · 5.6 mi
- Moose Jaw Junction · 8.7 mi
Hospitals
- Saginaw Vamc · 8.3 mi
- Mackinac Straits Health System · 14 mi
- Mackinac Island Medical Center · 16 mi
Pharmacies
- Bay Pharmacy · 13 mi
- Straits Area Pharmacy · 14 mi
- Alford’s Drug Store · 16 mi
Hardware stores
- Great Northern Awning & Canvas · 7.7 mi
- Mackinaw Building Center · 8.9 mi
- Coffman Pro Hardware and Camp Supply · 9.1 mi
RV services
- Ranch RV Sales, Inc. · 20 mi
- Petoskey RV USA · 22 mi
EV charging
- Mackinaw KOA Camp · 8.1 mi
- HION NETWORK MACKINAW DC4 · 8.4 mi
- DAY PARKING LOT STATION #2 · 8.7 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 6 within 50 miles
- Cheboygan County Fair 21 mi
Early August · Cheboygan
- Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair 24 mi
Mid-Late August · Petoskey
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 35 within 50 miles
- Mackinaw Rendezvous and Trade Fair 9.1 mi
Early August · Mackinaw City
- Mackinac Bridge Walk 13 mi
Labor Day · St. Ignace/Mackinaw City
Farmers Markets — 2 of 13 within 50 miles
- Mackinaw City Farmers Market 9.3 mi
Jul-Sep · Mackinaw City
- St. Ignace Bayside Farmers Market 13 mi
Jul-Sep · St. Ignace
Arts & Music — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- St. Ignace Arts & Crafts Dockside 13 mi
September · St. Ignace
- Grand Hotel Labor Day Jazz Festival 16 mi
Labor Day weekend · Mackinac Island
Antiques — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Petoskey Gaslight District 24 mi
Year-round · Petoskey
- Charlevoix 33 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Treasure Hunt Flea Market 21 mi
Seasonal · Cheboygan
Food & Drink — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Mackinac Island Fudge Festival 16 mi
Early October · Mackinac Island
- Hops N' Highlands 20 mi
March · Harbor Springs
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Mackinaw City International Ironworkers Festival 9.1 mi
Early August · Mackinaw City
- Trek the Mighty Mac 13 mi
September · St. Ignace
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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