Ewing Point Campsite
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Munising, MI, MI
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ewing-point-campsite to be notified when sites open up.
Rustic forest camping experience in Hiawatha National Forest with access to swimming, fishing, and hiking. Highly rated by campers (5/5 stars) who appreciate the peaceful, secluded setting.
Wildlife alert: Snakes present in area including Common Garter Snake, Common Snapping Turtle, and Northern Watersnake. Also expect White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Pileated Woodpecker, and Common Loon.
Insider tips for Ewing Point Campsite: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site Pack light — parking is 200 yards from the site through woods; heavy loads difficult to carry Fishing available but Michigan fishing license required
Skip Ewing Point Campsite if: You have limited mobility or heavy gear to carry long distances. You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Ewing Point Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mckeever Cabin (MUNISING, MI), Pete’S Lake Campground (Munising, MI), Widewaters Campground (Munising, MI), Cookson Lake Campsites (Munising, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ewing Point Campsite
Cell signal at Ewing Point Campsite (Munising, MI): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest offer a variety of camping experiences. Many are located on inland lakes in a rustic forest environment with no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience.Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking and fishing at these dispersed campsites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 1 tent site
Pack light
parking is 200 yards from the site through woods; heavy loads difficult to carry
Fishing available but Michigan fishing license required
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Munising, MI: take State Route M-28 to Wetmore and turn south (right) on Forest Highway 13. Travel about 15 miles, then turn left on Forest Service Road 2173 at the Petes Lake Campground sign. Turn south (right) at the sign for McKeever Lake. The campsite is accessed through the boat launch area.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hiawatha National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hiawatha National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Ewing Point Campsite cost per night?+
What season is Ewing Point Campsite open?+
Does Ewing Point Campsite have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Ewing Point Campsite?+
How do I make reservations at Ewing Point Campsite?+
What is the cell service like at Ewing Point Campsite?+
What season is Ewing Point Campsite open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.