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Carrieville State Forest Campground

Carrieville Campsite

Carrieville State Forest Campground

Bordered by the Little Manistee River to the east, this rustic campground has 31 large sites - most will accommodate a 30-foot trailer/vehicle. There are a variety of sites to choose from, some heavily wooded and others in an open field. This campground is popular with ORV users due to access to the Little Manistee Trail directly from the campground. The Little Manistee River is known for trout and steelhead fishing; there is access to this beautiful river on the east side of the campground.

The campground is in Lake County, 2.8 miles east of Luther via E Old M 63 and N Kings Hwy. 

Latitude 44.03639774, Longitude -85.72466312

Recreation Passport required

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Amenities & activities

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Fishing

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Hunting

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ORV trails or routes

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Winter camping

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Fishing

The Little Manistee River contains brown and rainbow trout. The river borders the campground to the east, along sites 21-26. Other nearby fishing opportunities include the Pine River (eight miles northeast).

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Hunting

This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 ft. of an occupied dwelling. Learn more about hunting.

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ORV trails or routes

Miles of state forest roads, county roads and designated ORV trails are available to explore in this area. From the campground, the Little Manistee Trail offers 46 miles of motorcycle trail and 47 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route. Lincoln Hills, located just seven miles northwest, has 21 miles of cycle/ATV trail and 23 miles of full-sized vehicle ORV route. Tin Cup Springs, found nine miles to the northeast, has 21 miles of motorcycle trail and 26 miles full-sized vehicle ORV route. ORVs can be ridden from campsites to access these routes; all other ORV use within the campground is prohibited.

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Rustic sites

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Snowmobiling

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Vault toilet

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Winter camping

This rustic campground is open all year; however, the campground and seasonal roads are not plowed.

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