Surrounding Lake Paradise, Carp Lake, Michigan is an unincorporated village in eastern Carp Pake Township, in the northern Lower Peninsula.
Carp Lake was listed as a census-designated place for the 2010 census, giving it a defined boundary for the purpose of the census, although its boundaries do not include the easternmost portion of the lake, which is in Hebron Township, Cheboygan County, although that area is generally considered to be part of Carp Lake.
The chief route through the community is US Highway 31, which is also known as Mackinaw Highway. US-31 leads to I-75 just north of Carp Lake. Levering is 4.4 miles to the south, Mackinaw City is 7.3 miles to the north, Pellston is 10.1 miles to the south, and the City of Cheboygan is 19.7 miles to the east of Carp Lake. Petoskey, the seat of Emmet County, is 28.7 miles south on US-31.
Octave Terrian is acknowledged as the founder of Carp Lake. He settled along the lake, then known as Carp Lake, where a railroad station was later established by the Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad. On January 27, 1880, a post office was opened at Carp Lake, with Alpheus B. Hendricks as postmaster.
Originally known as Carp Lake, for the type of fish that abounded within the body of water, Lake Paradise covers an area of around 1,900 acres. The lake is popular among fishermen and noted for its bass, perch, northern pike, and walleye today. The Carp Lake River, a tributary of Lake Michigan, is fed by the outflow from Lake Paradise.
Due largely to Lake Paradise, as well as to several surrounding lakes and parks, Carp Lake is home to several vacation resorts, cabins, and guest accommodations. Just north of the census-designated area of Carp Lake, but generally considered to be within the community, the Mackinaw Club is a 310-acre golf course
The focal point of this category is on the Carp Lake, Michigan community, including any businesses, churches, organizations, attractions, events, and guest accommodations within the community.
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Alexander’s Plumbing & Heating
Based in Carp Lake, Michigan, the local plumbing contractor specializes in the installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as routine maintenance, annual inspections, and tune-ups. Licensed, insured, and bonded, the company’s service area is defined on a map. Its plumbing, heating, and emergency services are discussed, and a telephone number and an online form are available for requests for service calls or free estimates.
http://alexandersplumbingandheating.com/
Carp Lake Faith Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church
Affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church denomination, a mainstream Protestant church with a worldwide membership, the local congregation meets at its facilities on East Gill Road in Carp Lake, Michigan. A profile of the denomination is presented, along with the ministries of the local church, the address and map showing its location, Saturday Sabbath School and worship service schedules, and a calendar of upcoming events. Contributions can be made online.
https://carplakefaithmemorialmi.adventistchurch.org/
Located on Paradise Trail, on the western shores of Lake Paradise, the restaurant is housed in a building built in the early 1900s. Its location, seasonal hours, breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, and a gallery of photographs. Employment applications may be submitted through a web form. Its mission, daily features, and an overview of the business are put forth. The restaurant may also be able to accommodate parties of ten or more than thirty, with prearrangements.
https://www.harborlightsgrilleonthelake.com/
Situated just north of Carp Lake, Michigan, the 18-hole, par 72 golf course is open to the public, and includes a driving range, practice green, paved driveway and RV-friendly parking area, a clubhouse, pro shop, golf cart rentals, and off-site lodging recommendations. Its features, policies, dress code, and policies on non-playing guests are put forth, along with tee time contacts, rates, and membership specials, press coverage, and a history of the course.
https://www.mackinawclub.com/
The non-profit organization was created in 1973 to preserve and protect the natural environment of Paradise Lake and the surrounding watershed. Membership information, an annual membership brochure, and information about contributions are put forth, its mission and projects are highlighted, along with its partnerships, board members, and an online store where gift memberships and books may be purchased. A photo gallery and contacts are included.
https://www.paradiselakeassociation.org/
In business since 2002, the quilt shop is located in Carp Lake, six miles from the Mackinac Bridge, and a short drive for people from Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, and the upper Great Lakes region. The business carries a good selection of quilting books, fabrics for quilting, crafting, and sewing, quilting kits, patterns, rotary cutter mats, notions, other items, which are featured here, and made available for purchase online, including sale items.
https://www.quiltingandcrafts.com/
