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Carr Lake Campsites

in Hiawatha National Forest

Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.

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Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Carr Lake Campsites

Campers will typically find seclusion and privacy at this small, 16 acre lake. The campsite is fairly roomy (70 ft. by 40 ft), grassy, and suitable for 2 families. Access to the lake is by carry-in only and a boat slide has been constructed for small boats or canoes. Limited parking is available. Carr Lake is provides fishing for largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and an occasional brook or brown trout. Carr Creek, both upstream and downstream from the lake, offers a good fishery for brook and brown trout The lake does not have good swimming.

Before you go

Season

May 15 – Columbus Day

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.

Hours

Beginning May, 2022 • Check-in Time: 2 pm • Check-out Time: 11 am

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