Mckeever Cabin
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: MUNISING, MI, MI
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (48 reviews)
Season: May through October
McKeever Cabin is located in the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, approximately 14 miles south of Munising, Michigan. The Cabin was constructed in 1991 and overlooks the 132-acre McKeever Lake. While the facility offers little in the way of modern amenities, convenient access to a number of recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming and cross-country skiing, make this cabin a desirable destination for the outdoors enthusiast.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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McKeever Cabin overlooks a 132-acre lake in Hiawatha National Forest with convenient access to hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and cross-country skiing. Google reviewers rate it 4.5/5 stars, calling it a gorgeous getaway for those seeking remote outdoor recreation.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Great Blue Heron, Pileated Woodpecker, Common Loon, Northern Watersnake, and Common Snapping Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Mckeever Cabin: Bring a 4-wheel collapsible off-road cart for vehicle access — the cabin requires a hike in. Bring kindling and a hatchet to start fires; dried firewood is stocked but no kindling provided. Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Skip Mckeever Cabin if: You need modern amenities or hookups.. You cannot handle a hike to access the cabin.. You prefer year-round camping availability..
Best time to visit Mckeever Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Ewing Point Campsite (Munising, MI), Pete’S Lake Campground (Munising, MI), Widewaters Campground (Munising, MI), Cookson Lake Campsites (Munising, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Mckeever Cabin
Cell signal at Mckeever Cabin (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.
McKeever Cabin is located in the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, approximately 14 miles south of Munising, Michigan. The Cabin was constructed in 1991 and overlooks the 132-acre McKeever Lake. While the facility offers little in the way of modern amenities, convenient access to a number of recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming and cross-country skiing, make this cabin a desirable destination for the outdoors enthusiast.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring a 4-wheel collapsible off-road cart for vehicle access
the cabin requires a hike in.
Bring kindling and a hatchet to start fires; dried firewood is stocked but no kindling provided.
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
McKeever Cabin does not have a physical address. Vehicle access from the North: Take M-28 to FH-13, which is 3 miles east of Munising. Proceed south on FH-13 for 11 miles to FR-2163, located across from the road that leads to the Widewaters Campground. Vehicle access from the South: Take US-2 to FH-13, which is about 25 miles west of Manistique. Proceed north on FH-13 for 22 miles to FR-2163. During the snow-free season: Proceed east on FR-2163 for about 1 mile. There will be brown signs with ye
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- 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.
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