Karkuse is a village in Vinni Parish, in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia. It has 31 inhabitants (2021). The nearest city is Kohtla-Järve, 51 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Rakvere Castle (5.0 km), Toolse Castle (25 km) and Porkuni Castle (18.5 km). Among the natural features are Vallimägi (5.0 km) and Põlula pine (12.8 km).