Ewing Point Campsite
There are many campsites on the Munising and Rapid River/Manistique Ranger Districts of the Hiawatha National Forest. Many are located on inland lakes and are in a rustic forest environment with few to no amenities and no drinking water. The rustic environment offers a wonderfully serene and peaceful setting for your next camping experience. All of these sites are nestled in hardwood trees and pines. All of them are on small inland lakes, which offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities.
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.
The campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring with a grill.
Lake Name: McKeever Lake
Number of Sites: 1
Maximum Number of People Per Site: 16
Toilets: 1 (Pit Toilet)
Boat Access: Back-In
Lake Size (acres): 132
Need to Know
Pack-In, Pack-Out Policy
There is a 14-day stay limit.
No drinking water provided. Visitors must bring their own drinking water
Campsite cannot be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
Campsite must be occupied the first night of reservation.
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
The trail to the campsite is primitive and includes a narrow 20-foot bridge; the trail is approximately 650 feet in length.
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
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.
The lake bottom is sandy and provides good wading opportunities. Be cautious when swimming because this area has not ben checked for possible hazards - swimming is at your own risk.
Contact Information
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MUNISING RANGER DISTRICT 400 E. MUNISING AVE. Munising MI 49862
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 906-387-2512
Rental Options
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Driving 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.
