Boaters and canoeists can choose among three island campsites which offer secluded camping after a day spent exploring and fishing the lake's many bays and isolated stretches of shoreline. A short walk from the park's second primary campground at War Lake brings visitors to War Falls, a spectacular cascade of water that comprises two distinct waterfalls separated by about 100 metres of rushing, white water. Interpretive trail signs are located along the trail to first beach, McLeod River Trail and the War Falls Trail. These signs provide interesting information about the plants, animals and history of Carp Lake Provincial Park. Summers are short and relatively cool, with July temperatures averaging 12-18 C. Evenings may see dramatic temperature drops.
Winter comes early and blankets the area with snow.
Carp Lake Provincial Park is relatively isolated and supplies nothing but water and firewood. The nearest supplies are 32 kilometres away in the community of McLeod Lake. This map is available from Government Agents and most map retailers in British Columbia. Management Planning Information Online Management planning information for this park is not available at this time. Carp Lake Park is two hours drive northwest of Prince George.