Welcome to Carney Lake State Forest Campground, located in Iron Mountain, MI 49801. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, we offer a rustic and tranquil camping experience within the beautiful state forest. You can reach us at (906) 875-6622 or +1 906-875-6622.
Our campground is ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape, especially during off-peak seasons. Guests have described it as a beautiful and serene location, perfect for overnight stays or longer retreats. The lakeside setting adds to the charm, providing stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere.
Here’s what Carney Lake State Forest Campground offers:
Guests have highlighted the peacefulness of the campground, particularly when visiting during the off-season. The large campsites and the proximity to the lake make it a desirable destination for nature lovers and those seeking a quiet getaway.
Whether you're looking for a quick overnight stay or a longer camping trip, Carney Lake State Forest Campground provides a beautiful and serene environment to enjoy the outdoors. We invite you to experience the tranquility and beauty of our lakeside campground.
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV water hookup
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Wi-Fi
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
I was heading home, downstate and needed a place to stay for the night. This was great camping right on the lake. I was there on a Thursday night in October and no one else was camping. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Kind of wish I could have stayed longer.
Very nice rustic campground. Large campsites. Half of the sites are right on the lake. There is also A nice picnic area right next to the campground.
The five miles of dirt road to get in is best suited for a higher clearance SUV or pickup truck, but we made it in and out several times in small cars without any issue over our long weekend stay. This campground is actually quite well maintained considering how remote it is. Bathrooms were clean and had toilet paper stocked, though I never saw a DNR employee during my stay. About two thirds of the sites were occupied on Labor Day weekend when we stayed. Among our group of campers, we found T-Mobile had the best cell coverage here. Calls and web browsing both worked fine. Verizon and AT&T could complete calls but data was effectively unusable.
The campground was beautiful and we had a great time, downside for our trip the woman's bathroom was absolutely awful, I would've hoped that before a bigger weekend like memorial weekend they would've been emptied. We ended up using the men's restroom until that one was also unusable... I will go back again, but I do hope they pay more attention to the restroom area's..
Nice secluded campground in the natural beauty of the U.P. no crybabies bitching about being up past 9:00