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Carney Lake State Forest Campground
Carney Lake State Forest Campground
Nestled on the shores of Carney Lake, this rustic campground provides 16 tent and small trailer sites. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, boating and direct access to ORV trails via a designated ORV road.
The campground is located 14 miles northeast of Iron Mountain via M-95 North and Carney Lake Road.
Amenities & activities
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At a glance
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Detailed view
Boat launch
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Boat launch
There is a boat launch on Carney Lake.
Fishing
Walleye, panfish and pike are caught in Carney Lake. Nearby fishing opportunities include Rock Lake (1 mile north) and Lake Antoine (7 miles southwest).
Hiking
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
ORV trails or routes
The operation of an ORV between the campground and nearby trails is allowed.
Paddling
Explore Carney Lake from the campground.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is located on Carney Lake.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
Trails & area maps
Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
View state forest campground rates. operating dates & amenities
State forest campground info
Find more info on state forest campgrounds.