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About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 3.8 mi
trailhead
Thunderbowl
- 1.2 mi
recreation site
Lyman Lake Boat Launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: 2436 SPUR A59C in Hiawatha National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MI
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

