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Why visit Carp Lake
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; February lows average 7°F.
Weather in Carp Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carp Lake
Carp Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Carp Lake had a population of 356. It is located within Carp Lake Township.
From the Wikipedia article Carp Lake, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Clyde's Place
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
6337 Paradise Trail, Carp Lake
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-02:00,10:00-24:00
Harbor Lights Grille
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
6492 Paradise Trail, Carp Lake
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Carp Lake
7 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 14°F | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| May | 65°F | 39°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 49°F | 2.6 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 54°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 52°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 35°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pellston Ap #2 (9 mi away), rain and snow from Pellston Rgnl Ap, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Emmet County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (PLN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Mackinaw City 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Pellston 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- St. Ignace 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Mackinac Island 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Cheboygan 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Alanson 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Indian River 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Harbor Springs 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Petoskey 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Boyne City 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carp Lake, Michigan (August 2024), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- Carp Lake, MI post office, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- Carp Lake Township Hall (Emmet County, MI), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
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