Ewing Point Campsite
Wetmore, Michigan · USDA Forest Service
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About
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.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. For local information, please call (906) 474-6442 or call (906) 387-2512 for general information.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 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.
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 Pete's Lake Campground sign. Turn south (right) at the sign for McKeever Lake. The campsite is accessed by foot via a trail off the boat launch area. (600ft)
Location
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Details
- State
- Michigan
- City / area
- Wetmore
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Hiawatha National Forest
- Campsites
- 1
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $8 / night
- Rating
- 4.79 / 5 (14 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent
Nearby campgrounds
- MCKEEVER CABIN 0.8 km away
- Pete's Lake Campground 1.3 km away
- WIDEWATERS CAMPGROUND 3.1 km away
- Cookson Lake Campsites 3.2 km away
- Council Lake Campsites 5.2 km away
- Ironjaw Lake Campsite 6.0 km away