Mckeever Cabin
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. During warmer months, visitors may park their vehicle and access the cabin by foot via a 1,000 ft. trail.
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Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| CABIN1 | Gravel | 6 / – |
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
The cabin can accommodate up to four people comfortably and a maximum of six people. There are two sets of bunk beds (with 4 mattresses), one table with stools, one counter top, one corner seat and a wood burning stove. There is no longer a loft with a mattress in this cabin. There are no modern bathroom facilities or electricity offered at this cabin. In order to ensure a comfortable stay, visitors must bring several of their own supplies including a camp stove, dishes, cooking utensils, containers for carrying water, toilet paper, lanterns, sleeping bags and pillows. A vault toilet is located just off the trail to the cabin and there is a (summer/winter) hand pump with drinking water located down the trail to the lake. Do not bring firewood from home: firewood will be supplied at the cabin.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Munising, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.2164° N, 86.5992° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Although the trail is not groomed for cross-country skiing, it does offer a suitable source for experienced skiers who prefer to break their own way.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Hilltop RV Superstore ↗ | 37.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.4 miMunising Falls Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miMcKeever Hills Ski ↗6.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.6 miBrunos Run ↗12.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miPine Marten Run ↗25.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miBig Island Lake Portal0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.9 miIndian River Canoe Route ↗41.8 mi trail · paddle
- 3.3 miMid Lake Portageunder 0.1 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
- 2.7 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 · 14.4 mi
Natural features
The cabin is situated on a small knoll surrounded by young evergreens and hardwood trees, overlooking the western shores of McKeever Lake. The lake was stocked with northern muskie in 1990, but also supports a good population of northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and bluegill. The Big Island Lake Wilderness is located near the cabin and features 23 small lakes ranging in size from 5 to 149 acres. White birch, maple and aspen cover the wooded hills that surround the lakes. Berries, mushrooms and wildflowers grow throughout the area and a wide range of wildlife and waterfowl, including sensitive species, may be carefully observed here.
Recreation
During winter months, visitors can enjoy the McKeever Hills Ski Trail, which offers a quieter, less manicured alternative to highly groomed trails without sacrificing quality. The trail to the cabin connects directly to the ski trail, so visitors can ski right out the cabin door. The Bruno's Run Trail offers a 9 mile (14.48 km) loop ideal for hiking and mountain biking in spring, summer and fall and snow shoeing in winter. Seasonal activities also include swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the lake as well as hunting in designated areas.
Guidebooks for Hiawatha National Forest and Michigan
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- Field Guide Hiawatha National Forest Ecological Classification SystemGreg Kudray, 2019Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mckeever Cabin?
Sites at Mckeever Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mckeever Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mckeever Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Mckeever Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mckeever Cabin?
During winter months, visitors can enjoy the McKeever Hills Ski Trail, which offers a quieter, less manicured alternative to highly groomed trails without sacrificing quality. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mckeever Cabin?
Munising, Michigan.
Source: Getting there
What if Mckeever Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ewing Point Campsite (0.5 mi), Pete's Lake Campground (0.8 mi, partly first-come), and Widewaters Campground (1.4 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby