Mckeever Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM. Maximum stay 7 consecutive nights. A combination code for cabin access is provided in the reservation confirmation. Forest fire danger is currently high.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Gusty southerly winds as high as 30mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and minimal recent rainfall continue lead to elevated wildfire potential through Sunday across most of the U.P. Obey local burn restrictions. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911. Burn restrictions remain in effect. For complete details, visit www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits, or by calling 866-922-2876.
Brevoort Lake Autumn Drawdown
Residents of Brevoort Lake should take notice that the Hiawatha National Forest will start the draw down of Brevoort Lake starting in October. The purpose of the draw down is to minimize the development of ice dams during the spring melt. The lake will be drawn down gradually over the next few…
Restricting Public Entry to Stonington Quarry
Persons with a valid permit; Federal, State, or Local members of rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of official duties; Forest Service employees conducting surveys or monitoring and as approved by the Forest Supervisor.Protection of objects and areas that are of significant…
About
McKeever Cabin sits on a small knoll surrounded by young evergreens and hardwoods on the western shore of McKeever Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Built in 1991, the cabin provides a rustic base for fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing in Hiawatha National Forest. The lake supports northern muskie, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and bluegill. The nearby Big Island Lake Wilderness offers 23 small lakes amid birch, maple, and aspen forests. The cabin sleeps up to six on two sets of bunk beds with mattresses. A wood-burning stove provides heat, and firewood is supplied. There is no electricity, running water, or kitchen facilities. Guests must bring a camp stove, cookware, lanterns, toilet paper, water containers, and sleeping bags. A vault toilet is located off-trail. All trash must be packed out. Summer access is a 1,000-foot trail from the signed parking area off FR-2163. In winter, FR-2163 is unplowed; visitors park at Widewaters Campground and ski or snowshoe approximately 1 mile to the cabin. Snowmobile access is prohibited. The McKeever Hills Ski Trail connects directly to the cabin, and Bruno's Run Trail offers a 9-mile loop for hiking, biking, or snowshoeing.
Directions
From the north: Take M-28 to FH-13 (3 miles east of Munising). Proceed south on FH-13 for 11 miles to FR-2163, across from the Widewaters Campground road. Drive east on FR-2163 about 1 mile to the signed parking area. The cabin is 1,000 feet down the trail. In winter, FR-2163 is not plowed. Park at the Widewaters Campground entrance and ski or snowshoe 1 mile to the cabin. Snowmobile access is prohibited.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (906) 387-2512 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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