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Hiawatha National Forest › Munising Ranger District › Michigan
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Campsite #1 at Mckeever Cabin, MI
$45
Cabin Site #1
| 6 people | |
| 0 | good |
8/27
8/29
Campsite #1 Features: Back-In parking, Cabin Site
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #1
We had a great experience at the cabin! There was a little confusion at first about which path to take once you park. When driving in you pass a gate - this is the path to the cabin. You can't park there so you drive a little further to where you park. We just dropped our gear at the gate, then parked. If you have room to bring a wagon, it will make life easier as others have noted. The toilet was well stocked with TP, the wood shed has a good stock of wood along with an axe to split if needed. The lake bottom is sand (despite the black stuff - it is very thin).
@KristenB526611 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #1
Secluded slice of heaven. Enjoyed the location!! Would return in the future.
@BrianE1853408 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #1
Everything is fine there, but they make you park a quarter of a mile away for no reason. The road (path) you drive in on is no different than where you stop and have to walk. Also the road is barely marked on the main road, it takes a few drives by to see it. My wife has had both her knees replaced and I will have a hip replaced later this year, they make no allowances for anything. We toughed it out, but it would have been far more enjoyable if things weren't made extra difficult for no reason.
@JacobB1049072 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great spot. Only complaint is you cant drive up so you have to hike all your stuff in so pack accordingly unlike me. Absolutely beautiful and I will be back
@GregoryB745869 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #1
Absolutely cozy and wonderful. Wood was well stocked. Mattresses looked new and were very comfortable. Wood worked great and interior of cabin stayed very warm. Inside was very clean and well taken care of. Enjoyed reading the journals of previous visitors. Toilet paper was stocked in the vault toilet. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend this place
@BrettC1912891 · Camped on Feb 21, 2025 at Campsite #1
Wonderful spot for a winter weekend. Love the cabin and the location.
@AshleyL4614567 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #1
This cabin was beautiful up in the hill in the woods. There are no views of the stars. We were able to catch some of the Northern Lights from the waters edge. There are no beaches on this lake or at the property. The bottom is mushy and mucky except a small path when entering the water. It is very woodsy with beautiful trails. The downfall, the road you HAVE to walk to the cabin is hilly and long. It is about a ten minute walk from where you can park for your stay. After carrying a cooler and all our gear for two adults for 4 nights, it took 3 trips up and down the hilly road. Pack light and pack a cart with big wheels. It is a ton of walking and carrying youll be to tired to do much after the haul. I will come back but with a big cart to make one trip on the trail.
@StaceyM5707137 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #1
Quiet, peaceful and relaxing, beautiful surrounding, nice lake to canoe on.Was surprised,virtually no flying insects. No cellphone service was a plus.Cross country ski trails were nice to hike on. Biking trail not far away. Also in-between to stores and ice cream
@CharlesB214095 · Camped on Jan 29, 2024 at Campsite #1
Cabin was Awesome. Didn't need snowshoes or skis on trail coming in. Having cut wood for fireplace was great! Cabin stayed warm and toasty. Will definitely be coming back.
@AbigailSC2B8B1 · Camped on Jan 22, 2024 at Campsite #1
We had an amazing time at Mckeever cabin and it exceeded our expectations! The woodstove kept us very warm during winter camping and the cross country ski trails were very well groomed.
@MelindaP344480 · Camped on Jul 31, 2023 at Campsite #1
The cabin is very dark inside, even on sunny days. Bring extra lights or bright lanterns. The mattresses are more like a box spring. Not very comfortable to sleep on, an additional pad would be helpful for a good nights sleep. On a good note, the mouse problem seems to be corrected, not a single sighting!!
@LoganFB1DE1493 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #1
The cabin itself was in good shape, and in a great location on the lake. Wood was well stocked. I do wish that you could use the access road to drive right up to the cabin (4wd could easily make it), but I suppose I understand their reasoning for it.
Unfortunately, the cabin has a mice problem. My friend and I observed at least 5 mice within the wood bin, climbing on the counters, and inbetween the panneling and the roof. I understand this is kind of the risk you take with a rustic cabin, and I am not at all upset with the Forest Service. Nothing you can really do. Increase their funding! But it is unnerving when mice are crawling around your head on the window sills in the middle of the night. Hopefully this gets taken care of before it becomes an even bigger issue.
Unfortunately, the cabin has a mice problem. My friend and I observed at least 5 mice within the wood bin, climbing on the counters, and inbetween the panneling and the roof. I understand this is kind of the risk you take with a rustic cabin, and I am not at all upset with the Forest Service. Nothing you can really do. Increase their funding! But it is unnerving when mice are crawling around your head on the window sills in the middle of the night. Hopefully this gets taken care of before it becomes an even bigger issue.
@MarciB2016477 · Camped on Mar 4, 2023 at Campsite #1
We've stayed twice at McKeever now and enjoyed the quiet and natural surroundings. The cabin is cozy and always clean and stocked with wood. We do recommend another sign at the summer parking area for those headed in during winter directing you toward the cabin since Google maps has it marked wrong. (go left through the gate!) Was a great location to enjoy skiing/snowshoeing, and we also got out to visit some waterfalls and the Eben ice caves.
@CharlesE498863 · Camped on Jan 22, 2023 at Campsite #1
idyllic rustic cabin set away from traffic and noise. Not having electricity is a small challenge but also a joy to have time to live the simple life. Too simple, however, is not having a chair with a back - only stools. How hard would it be to add a couple of folding chairs?
@JonP2735120 · Camped on Jan 12, 2023 at Campsite #1
We had a great time! My only complaint would be signage. It was difficult to navigate from the parking lot to the cabin. Specifically, a "cabin this way" sign at the foreboding gate would have been immensely helpful and would have prevented us from having to back track in the dark. That being said I will plan on using it again.
@DanielB4603573 · Camped on Jan 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
McKeever cabin is a a great place to get away for a weekend or a few days and unplug. The location is great for skiing and snowshoeing. The cabin is cozy and there was a nice supply of firewood for the stove. We hope to return again.
@JustineM930682 · Camped on Oct 17, 2022 at Campsite #1
If you are thinking about making a visit to this cabin do not delay! You will be so glad you did. The road leading in had monster size puddles that my small car could just barely handle, so depending on the weather I think having 4-wheel drive would be good. The short hike in from the parking lot means not overpacking since it's a 7-10 minute walk. No bad though, and so short enough to make a few trips if you want to bring in some creature comforts. The beds had padding on them, and so no need for sleeping pad. I would recommend a lantern to hang up over the table for the evening if you want to read or write. The lake is beautiful and pristine, and the trails surrounding the cabin looked wonderful. I didn't get to explore because the two days I was there, a rare early-October winter storm hit the Upper Peninsula meaning it rained and snowed the two days I was there. Still, I had such an incredible time just cozied up by the fire, listening to the rain, the crackle of the fire, the quiet... Very peaceful. A special place.
@KenW7885314 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #1
Excellent getaway! Fishing is spotty but there are huge muskies in the lake. Beautiful surroundings, great trails. The cabin is basic but very nice. The water pump needs replacing. Carrying drinking water in is much easier than using the pump.
@JenniferB63832 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #1
It’s a mile into the forest to park. Unload at the gate, then go park in the designated are. Then it’s roughly 600 steps back to the cabin, up/down hills. Yes, I counted. Bring a wagon or sled to pack stuff in/out to make it easier, maybe a portable shower or something or the sort. There is a hand pump for water half way down the hill towards the lake. Bring your own bucket/container. Loved the time there. Will be staying longer next time, seeing we now know what to expect.
The mattresses are similar to bunkbed bunkie mattresses, however, these are innerspring mattresses with no padding. Some of the springs have been sprung. We did flip over the mattresses, yet you’re better off bringing a sleeping bag, yoga/sleeping mat.
Might want to bring some 409 cleaner to clean off the counter and metal area. A little dirt never heard anyone however I have no idea when that metal area was cleaned off.
There is a table with two long benches, two sets of bunkbeds, the woodstove and small countertop. Outside is a nice deck, picnic table, grill and fire pit. The wood for these woodstove has already been split for you. However, the wood for the fire ring needs to be gathered from the surrounding area. There is an ax in the woodshed. The Park Rangers, in Munising, were very easy to talk to you and had good information.
We bought a new notebook and started it. The others were full. It was nice reading what other people had done and experienced. I did read that someone had actually paddled in from the lake and brought stuff on their boat to the campground instead of having to pack it in. Nice thinking! If you are not used to complete silence at night, bring a battery powered fan. It is exactly that, dead quiet. It was great! We did enjoy the time there. You will definitely get your steps in.
Sadly, no Sasquatch. 😭🥹
The mattresses are similar to bunkbed bunkie mattresses, however, these are innerspring mattresses with no padding. Some of the springs have been sprung. We did flip over the mattresses, yet you’re better off bringing a sleeping bag, yoga/sleeping mat.
Might want to bring some 409 cleaner to clean off the counter and metal area. A little dirt never heard anyone however I have no idea when that metal area was cleaned off.
There is a table with two long benches, two sets of bunkbeds, the woodstove and small countertop. Outside is a nice deck, picnic table, grill and fire pit. The wood for these woodstove has already been split for you. However, the wood for the fire ring needs to be gathered from the surrounding area. There is an ax in the woodshed. The Park Rangers, in Munising, were very easy to talk to you and had good information.
We bought a new notebook and started it. The others were full. It was nice reading what other people had done and experienced. I did read that someone had actually paddled in from the lake and brought stuff on their boat to the campground instead of having to pack it in. Nice thinking! If you are not used to complete silence at night, bring a battery powered fan. It is exactly that, dead quiet. It was great! We did enjoy the time there. You will definitely get your steps in.
Sadly, no Sasquatch. 😭🥹
@StaciaT5807310 · Camped on Jul 5, 2022 at Campsite #1
Secluded little cabin in the middle of the woods. Didn't see another person unless we ventured out of the area. Perfect quiet getaway.
@ThomasM8282631 · Camped on May 21, 2022 at Campsite #1
The cabin was perfect and left in perfect condition by the previous renters… Hope we did the same! The reservation system and combination entry code word worked perfectly. The only suggestion is to make the directions from the parking area to the cabin a bit clearer for us first timers.
@RandallS747 · Camped on Jan 18, 2022 at Campsite #1
I hauled 3 bundles of firewood, just to discover there is a stocked wood shed. Lol.
@NatalieM451 · Camped on Jan 14, 2022 at Campsite #1
During the winter its about a mile long un groomed ski or snowshoe in and out. (If your not familiar with the area: Directions from the allocated parking lot are not clear, no map, just 2 small signs- one at the highway, one further in that point to "cabin")
We had a enjoyable weekend there. Glad to have a place we could ski/stay with our dog. Of course we were there during the coldest weekend ever -18 to 10 degrees during our trip...it was a cold trip to the outhouse! Thankfully we stayed cozy inside with the woodstove (there was plenty of wood), enjoyed the wild birds, went on all 3 ski trails and skied out on McKeever Lake.
We had a enjoyable weekend there. Glad to have a place we could ski/stay with our dog. Of course we were there during the coldest weekend ever -18 to 10 degrees during our trip...it was a cold trip to the outhouse! Thankfully we stayed cozy inside with the woodstove (there was plenty of wood), enjoyed the wild birds, went on all 3 ski trails and skied out on McKeever Lake.
@RandyS282 · Camped on Dec 4, 2021 at Campsite #1
Most excellent place. Remember to have the passcode, toilet paper and a lighter! Water pump is iffy so be prepared to collect/filter/boil water.
@MichaelW344 · Camped on Oct 10, 2021 at Campsite #1
We love the cabin so much. A great annual family trip. Other than a flush toilet, I cant think of anything I'd change haha. The peace, quiet, and nature are all so beautiful. We love this little gem! Cant wait to come back next year.
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