Ewing Point Campsite
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Partial | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
There is NO drinking water at the site. Drinking water must be carried in. Water is available at Pete's Lake Campground. There is a pit toilet available. Lake Name: McKeever Lake Number of Sites: 1 Maximum Number of People Per Site: 8 Toilets: 1 (Pit Toilet) Boat Access: Back-In Lake Size (acres): 132
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | May 15 to Columbus Day |
| Forest | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Fees | Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted. |
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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 Pete's Lake Campground sign. Turn south (right) at the sign for McKeever Lake. The campsite is accessed by foot via a trail off the boat launch area. (600ft)
| Nearest town | Munising, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.2179° N, 86.5887° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Hilltop RV Superstore ↗ | 38.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.3 miMunising Falls Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miMcKeever Hills Ski ↗6.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.8 miBrunos Run ↗12.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miBig Island Lake Portal0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.2 miPine Marten Run ↗25.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miMid Lake Portageunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.8 miBil - Neds Lake Portage0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Hiawatha National Forest.
- inHiawatha National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,300,321 acres
- 2.2 miBig Island Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,268 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Lobb HouseBuilding · Munising · 13.7 mi
- Schoolcraft Furnace SiteSite · Munising · 14.3 mi
Natural features
Ewing Point is a beautiful walk-in campsite located on the north side of the 132-acre McKeever Lake. The grassy site is 50 ft x 75 ft, surrounded by hemlock and cedar.
Recreation
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. Licenses are required for fishing in Michigan waters. Bruno's Run Hiking Trail weaves throughout the Ewing Point area, offering 9 miles of adventure for hikers. The trail is accessible at various locations, two of which are near the Ewing Point parking area. One section of the trail leads to Grassy Lake, while the other heads along the southeastern portion of McKeever Lake. McKeever Lake offers great fishing for musky, pike, bass and pan fish, and there is boat access in the parking area. Boats must be carried to the site by hand or through the water. Because the water is quite shallow, large boats are not recommended.
Guidebooks for Hiawatha National Forest and Michigan
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- Field Guide Hiawatha National Forest Ecological Classification SystemGreg Kudray, 2019Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ewing Point Campsite?
Sites at Ewing Point Campsite are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Ewing Point Campsite?
Camping fee is $8 per night per site. Federal Recreation Passes (Golden/America the Beautiful) are accepted.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ewing Point Campsite?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Ewing Point Campsite open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 15 to Columbus Day.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Ewing Point Campsite have?
1 site, including 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Ewing Point Campsite?
Ewing Point Campsite is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Ewing Point Campsite?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ewing Point Campsite. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Ewing Point Campsite?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Ewing Point Campsite?
Visitors will be able to enjoy swimming, berry picking, and fishing at these dispersed campsites. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Ewing Point Campsite?
Munising, Michigan.
Source: Getting there
What if Ewing Point Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pete's Lake Campground (0.8 mi, partly first-come), Widewaters Campground (1.9 mi, partly first-come), and Cookson Lake Campsites (2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby