Carrieville State Forest Campground

Address

LAT 44.036397741999998 LONG -85.724663115599995

Phone

231-745-9465

Approximate Size

(Acres)

Recreation Passport

Required

Trail Length

Trail Head

Camp Sites/Fees

(31) $20

Bordered by the Little Manistee River to the east, this campground provides access to miles of ORV trails. Located in Lake County, 2.8 miles east of Luther.

This campground is managed by the Baldwin Field Office.

More Information

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. Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay. Amenities include vault toilets and potable water from hand-pump well. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations.

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Activities (Display as List)

Fishing

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).

Hunting

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.

ORV Trails/Routes

ORV Trails/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.