Tom’S Lake Cabin
Hiawatha National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: RAPID RIVER, MI, MI
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tom’s Lake Cabin was built in 1991 and will accommodate up to eight people. The cabin is situated on a small knoll overlooking Tom’s Lake, a 23 acre lake in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.There are several hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails within a few miles from the cabin, including the Ironjaw semi-primitive area and the Pine Marten Run trail system offering 26 miles of trail. For the winter enthusiast, snowmobile trails can be found nearby, and the Pine Marten Run trail i
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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Well-maintained cabin overlooking 23-acre Tom's Lake in Hiawatha National Forest with access to 26+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Highly rated by campers (4.9/5 stars) for its beautiful setting and isolation.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, American Red Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Eastern Towhee, Indigo Bunting, Hermit Thrush, and Midland Painted Turtle present in area
Insider tips for Tom’S Lake Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and limited availability Cabin accommodates up to 8 people, making it ideal for larger groups Nearby Pine Marten Run trail system offers 26 miles of trails for multiple activity options
Skip Tom’S Lake Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer multiple site options—only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Tom’S Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for this federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Swan Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Mowe Lake Campsites (Rapid River, MI), Ironjaw Lake Campsite (Rapid River, MI), Lake Nineteen Campsite (Rapid River, MI).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tom’S Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Tom’S Lake Cabin (RAPID RIVER, 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.
Tom’s Lake Cabin was built in 1991 and will accommodate up to eight people. The cabin is situated on a small knoll overlooking Tom’s Lake, a 23 acre lake in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest.There are several hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails within a few miles from the cabin, including the Ironjaw semi-primitive area and the Pine Marten Run trail system offering 26 miles of trail. For the winter enthusiast, snowmobile trails can be found nearby, and the Pine Marten Run trail is frequently used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (although the trail is not groomed).
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and limited availability
Cabin accommodates up to 8 people, making it ideal for larger groups
Nearby Pine Marten Run trail system offers 26 miles of trails for multiple activity options
Official operating season for this federal campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Forest Highway 13 (25 miles west of Manistique or 14 miles east of Rapid River) , drive north 19 miles on FH13 to County Rad 440. Turn right (east) on CR440 and drive about 3 miles to FR2082. Turn left (north) and drive to cabin.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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