Carp Lake, Emmet County, MI · 25 sites
Wilderness-Rustic is a walk-in tent campground within a Michigan state park in Emmet County, in the northwest part of the state, at an elevation of about 590 feet. Sites are tent only, with no RV sites and no electric hookups, reflecting the rustic, walk-in nature of the camp. Flush toilets and showers are available on site, and sites can be reserved in advance. A convenience store is about 1.2 miles away for basic supplies, while a hospital is roughly 7.7 miles away.
903 Wilderness Park Dr, Carp Lake, MI, 49718
Phone: 231-436-5381
Official website
Amenities
- Flush toilets
- Hiking trails
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Showers
- Swimming
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Valot's Citgo Services · 7.7 mi
- Next Door Store 5017 · 7.8 mi
- Shell · 7.9 mi
Groceries
- Mackinaw Family Market · 7.9 mi
- Strait to the Pantry · 8.1 mi
- Mackinaw City Popcorn Factory, Llc · 8.1 mi
Convenience stores
- Wilderness General Store · 1.2 mi
- Cecil Bay Trading Post · 2.9 mi
- B & L Campstore · 2.9 mi
Restaurants
- Harbor Lights Grille · 6.6 mi
- Clyde's Place · 6.6 mi
- KFC · 7.7 mi
Hospitals
- Saginaw Vamc · 7.7 mi
- Mackinac Straits Health System · 12 mi
- Mackinac Island Medical Center · 15 mi
Pharmacies
- Bay Pharmacy · 11 mi
- Straits Area Pharmacy · 12 mi
- Alford’s Drug Store · 15 mi
Hardware stores
- Mackinaw Building Center · 7.9 mi
- Coffman Pro Hardware and Camp Supply · 8.1 mi
- Great Northern Awning & Canvas · 9.6 mi
RV services
- Ranch RV Sales, Inc. · 22 mi
- Petoskey RV USA · 24 mi
EV charging
- Mackinaw KOA Camp · 7.3 mi
- HION NETWORK MACKINAW DC4 · 7.6 mi
- DAY PARKING LOT STATION #2 · 7.8 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 5 within 50 miles
- Cheboygan County Fair 21 mi
Early August · Cheboygan
- Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair 26 mi
Mid-Late August · Petoskey
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 35 within 50 miles
- Mackinaw Rendezvous and Trade Fair 8.1 mi
Early August · Mackinaw City
- Antique Snowmobile Bridge Crossing 11 mi
December · St. Ignace
Farmers Markets — 2 of 11 within 50 miles
- Mackinaw City Farmers Market 8.3 mi
Jul-Sep · Mackinaw City
- St. Ignace Bayside Farmers Market 11 mi
Jul-Sep · St. Ignace
Arts & Music — 2 of 10 within 50 miles
- St. Ignace Arts & Crafts Dockside 11 mi
September · St. Ignace
- Grand Hotel Labor Day Jazz Festival 15 mi
Labor Day weekend · Mackinac Island
Antiques — 2 of 2 within 50 miles
- Petoskey Gaslight District 26 mi
Year-round · Petoskey
- Charlevoix 35 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 1 of 1 within 50 miles
- Treasure Hunt Flea Market 22 mi
Seasonal · Cheboygan
Food & Drink — 2 of 3 within 50 miles
- Mackinac Island Fudge Festival 15 mi
Early October · Mackinac Island
- Hops N' Highlands 23 mi
March · Harbor Springs
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Mackinaw City International Ironworkers Festival 8.1 mi
Early August · Mackinaw City
- Labatt Blue UP Pond Hockey Championship 11 mi
February · 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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