Ewing Point Campsite

FS USDA Forest Service · Munising, MI · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning No Drive In Access
Style Primitive Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites1
Tent-Only Sites1
Overnight Sites1

Location

46.2178806, -86.5887389 · MUNISING RANGER DISTRICT , Munising , MI 49862

Description

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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

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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.

Directions

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 Petes Lake Campground sign. 
  • Turn south (right) at the sign for McKeever Lake. The campsite is accessed through the boat launch area.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING SWIMMING SITE

Details

Phone906-387-2512
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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