Wilderness State Park

Carp Lake, Michigan · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

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Weekend availability

Live from Michigan State Parks · checked Sep 16, 2:45 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds

Sold out for your dates? We'll tell you the second a site opens.

Cancellations at Wilderness State Park get rebooked in minutes. We check Michigan State Parks around the clock and alert you before the crowd refreshes the page.

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Where Wilderness State Park is

Carp Lake, MI 49718

45.7190, -84.9077

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Getting a campsite at Wilderness State Park

How do I get a campsite at Wilderness State Park when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Wilderness State Park on Michigan State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Wilderness State Park?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Wilderness State Park?

Reservations for Wilderness State Park are made on Michigan State Parks, the official booking system for Michigan State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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