Wilderness State Park is a popular Carp Lake area campground located only 10.6 miles from the facilities of Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping in Mackinaw City, MI.
Situated on over 26 miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, Wilderness State Park offers year-round recreational activities and 259 campsites on 10,512 acres.
Wilderness State Park
903 Wilderness Park Drive
Carp Lake, MI 49718
Phone Number: (231) 436-5381
Toll-free: (800) 447-2757
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping vs. Wilderness State Park
Camping styles vary widely and many State Parks may not be a good fit for some campers. Wilderness State Park varies in their accommodations, features and facilities compared to Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, so we have gathered information on Wilderness State Park and contrasted them with Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping. The chart below compares Wilderness State Park versus Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping.
| Amenities | Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping | Wilderness State Park |
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| Site Types | Dozens of site types | Wilderness State Park offers 259 campsites, some with electrical service. |
| Full Hookup Sites | 200 Full Hookup Sites | Limited to 20 amp and 30 amp sites. |
| Cabin Rentals | Variety of Lakefront Cabin Rentals | Some rustic cabins available. |
| RV Friendly | Large RV Sites, Seasonal RV Sites & RV Sanitation Station | RV Sanitation Station |
| Park Store | Camp Store (Memorial Day to Labor Day) | Not available at Wilderness State Park |
| Playgrounds | 3 Playgrounds & Basketball Court | Playground |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi* (*click for more info) | Not available at Wilderness State Park |
| Modern Camping | Heated Pool (seasonal), Paved Roads, 3 Shower Buildings, Flush Toilets | Modern Restrooms |
| Activities & Natural Surroundings | Natural Beaches, Trails, Metal Detecting | Cross Country Ski, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Metal Detecting, Snowmobiling, Swimming |
| LP Gas Refill | Available at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping | Not available at Wilderness State Park |
| Shuttle Service | Free shuttle service to Mackinac Island Ferry | Not available from Wilderness State Park |
| Fee for Camper Pass | No extra fee charged for registered guests. | Michigan State Park Motor Vehicle Permit required for entry. |
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