Carney Lake State Forest Campground: Rustic Lakeside Camping in Iron Mountain, MI

34 reviews

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Carney Lake State Forest Campground Introduce

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:

Rustic Camping: Experience the natural beauty of the state forest with our rustic campsites.
Lakeside Sites: Half of our campsites are located right on the lake, offering picturesque views and easy access to water activities.
Large Campsites: Enjoy spacious campsites that provide ample room for tents and camping gear.
Peaceful Environment: Our campground offers a quiet and tranquil setting, perfect for relaxation.
Picnic Area: A nice picnic area is conveniently located next to the campground, ideal for daytime activities.

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.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
RV water hookup

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Wi-Fi

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

Michigan Dickinson County Iron Mountain

Customer Reviews

4.0

34 reviews

Jennifer Mason

Oct 18, 2024

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.

Cole Neeley

May 09, 2022

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.

Greg Krueger

Sep 02, 2024

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.

Candy Carter

May 29, 2024

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..

Danny A

Dec 13, 2024

Nice secluded campground in the natural beauty of the U.P. no crybabies bitching about being up past 9:00