Best Cabin Camping near Eben Junction, MI

Several campgrounds near Eben Junction, Michigan provide rustic cabins with varying amenities and comfort levels. McKeever Cabin offers a secluded forest experience with two bunk beds, a woodburning stove, table, and seating. According to visitor Racheal M., "Private cabin on McKeever lake. Loved this spot! Cabin with two bunk beds, a woodburning stove, table and seating. Water pump available as well as a woodshed and outhouse." Superior Times campground includes cabin rentals with access to clean outhouses and shower facilities. Grand Island Cabins provides more remote accommodations that sleep up to 8 people with 4 bunks, a porch, and fire pit, though these require a 3.1-mile hike to access.

Rustic cabins dominate the region's offerings, with most requiring advance reservations. Tom's Lake Cabin accommodates larger groups with a visitor noting it "sleeps 10 with 6 single beds and 2 queen beds" and features a "wood stove [that] was awesome." Pet policies vary by location, with some cabins like McKeever prohibiting pets while others welcome them. Most cabins in the area lack electricity and running water, creating a true off-grid experience. Wandering Wheels Campground, a KOA property, offers more developed cabin rentals with access to amenities like a heated pool, playground, and camp store. Winter accessibility differs significantly, with McKeever Cabin requiring a mile-long ski or hike in during snow season.

Visitors should prepare thoroughly for cabin stays as amenities are limited. Most cabins provide only basic furniture and wood stoves for heat, requiring guests to bring their own bedding, lighting solutions, and cooking equipment. Water is typically available from pumps or spigots located near but not inside cabins. One reviewer recommended "packing as much as you can in packs you can carry" and bringing "something to carry water" from the pump. Bug spray is essential during summer months. While some locations like Superior Times have a small market nearby (about 6 minutes away), most cabin campers should plan to bring all necessary supplies. Firewood is generally provided at cabins with woodstoves, though quantities may be limited.

Best Cabin Sites Near Eben Junction, Michigan (22)

    1. Superior Times

    12 Reviews
    Au Train, MI
    6 miles
    Website

    $20 - $200 / night

    "Very nice private campground that offers rustic, electric, and cabins. We stayed in a 30 amp electric site. The 30 amp sites are a bit tight but backed up to the woods, so privacy wasn't an issue."

    "We opted for the rustic campground which still allowed access to the bathroom and showers, but was secluded from the cabin and RV area. The lake access was great! Warm water and good fishing."

    2. Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground

    9 Reviews
    Munising, MI
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-4700

    $40 - $45 / night

    "Picnic tables and site rings. Check in at noon, check out at noon. Just make sure to leave by noon or they charge you $100."

    "We stayed in a full hook up 50 amp site, and experienced no power issues despite 2 days of freakishly high winds and scorching heat in the 90s. This is an immaculately clean and well run campground."

    3. Munising-Pictured Rocks KOA

    16 Reviews
    Wetmore, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-3315

    "This location kept me coming back. The KOA now offers may different activities for kids too."

    "Super close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! This KOA is pretty nice. Has a dog run, facilities including showers/bathrooms/laundry, along with a general store!"

    4. Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground

    11 Reviews
    Skandia, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 249-9102

    "Don’t judge a book by its cover. The campgrounds are a bit “quirky”…lots of art and signs etc. BUT the owner and his family were really sweet and cared about the guests."

    "Everywhere else was booked so I wasn’t hopeful. The owner answered the phone, even gave me a little background about the place- and was happy to take my booking."

    5. Rippling Rivers RV Resort

    22 Reviews
    Marquette, MI
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 273-2259

    $40 - $50 / night

    "Lovely campground in a good location. I stayed in the top area with electric only hook ups. This area is pretty secluded. The full hook up area is pretty busy with several activities."

    "Full hook up, luxury cabins, rustic cabins, electric sites, walk in tent sites. Location is perfect. Only wish would be that they add more bathrooms/shower rooms."

    6. Wandering Wheels Campground

    5 Reviews
    Wetmore, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-3315

    "The campground is right off the highway heading west into Munising. There are picnic tables and a fire pit at each site as well as a trash can."

    "It is in need of improvements with the playground and bathrooms. Also would be nice if it had a store. It has an outdoor inground pool that was nice. Our site was clean, level and big."

    7. Uncle Ducky's Paddlers Village

    3 Reviews
    Munising, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-1695

    "Paddlers Village was a nice, small, clean campground right on Lake Superior. We stayed in a Yurt, and had a good experience."

    8. Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping

    6 Reviews
    Wetmore, MI
    22 miles

    "Was slightly passed the pin marker on the same unlaced road - only about 1/4-1/2 off the highway."

    "Just off M-28, down the right side road a bit you will see campfire remnants and a spot where people tend to park on the left."

    9. Grand Island Cabins

    1 Review
    Munising, MI
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 202-1778

    $120 / night

    "Great cabin in the woods. 3.1 mile walk in. With porch and fire pit plus much more. Pit toilet with a roof and 4 walls. sleeps 8 with 4 bunks."

    10. Mckeever Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Wetmore, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (906) 387-2512

    $45 / night

    "Private cabin on Mckeever lake. Loved this spot! Cabin with two bunk beds, a woodburning stove, table and seating. Water pump available as well as a woodshed and outhouse."

    "This was an awesome rustic cabin. We went to Tom's Lake Cabin a couple weeks prior to this and had a really good experience. I was able to book this one just a few weeks out."

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Cabin Reviews near Eben Junction, MI

225 Reviews of 22 Eben Junction Campgrounds


  • Cody G.
    Apr. 17, 2023

    Tom's Lake Cabin

    Great cpl day get away spot

    Wonderful view of the lake beautiful log cabin very comfy sleeps 10 6 single beds with 2 queen beds wood stove was awesome

  • R
    May. 17, 2018

    Mckeever Cabin

    Secluded little cabin on the lake

    Private cabin on Mckeever lake. Loved this spot! Cabin with two bunk beds, a woodburning stove, table and seating. Water pump available as well as a woodshed and outhouse. Key code entry is provided when booked.

    The cabin is a short 1000 foot walk from the parking in warmer months but in the winter can only be accessed from ski trail parking and is about a mile walk or ski in.

    Located just uphill from the lake and along ski trails this spot was good for all seasons. About a half hour drive from Munising.

  • Robert C.
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Tom's Lake Cabin

    Nice remote cabin!

    Great cabin. I would highly encourage anyone who likes the outdoors to go there. I'm reluctant to post a good review because I don't want everyone booking up all the dates, but like any other government program, if you don't show a need they won't give funding to build more cabins like this.

    The cabin is great for a family. We brought our kids and they loved it. Having no electricity was great and no running water added to the "camping" experience. The outhouse was only about 25 yards from the cabin and there was a wood shed in back too so you don't have to worry about that, which is nice. We had the lake to ourselves and couldn't see or hear any other people. Why you'd chose a campground instead of a place like this is beyond me. The water was about 75 yards from the cabin with the fire pit that way as well. The lake had some muck the first few feet but was sandy after that.

    Inside the cabin were two tables and eight chairs. There was a small counter top as well. The wood stove was free standing so be careful about burns if you use it. The storage room was also nice to double as a changing room. There was plenty of space in the bunk room, enough beds for 8. The cabin is usually pretty dark, even in the middle of the day so make sure you bring lights and lanterns. There are hooks hanging from the ceiling in 4 or 5 spots throughout the cabin for light.

    The bugs weren't bad but the horseflies and mosquitoes could make a showing. You're not far from Munising and we took trips up that way. The Camel Riders restaurant is only 2 minutes down the road and is decent, but small. They have a couple televisions for the kids. The prices are what you'd expect from a resort restaurant and the food does take a while, but it's pretty good.

    If you're coming from the south I would recommend stopping at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone on your way up. The beach is really nice and they have a big playground. Worth the stop.

  • Bryce J.
    Jul. 29, 2019

    Twelvemile Beach Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Gorgeous, off the grid.

    This place is a gem. 50 minutes from Munising, makes the perfect camping spot for a pictures rocks trip.

    Beautiful beach with all the privacy in the world. The best part about camping here was the Beach!

    Another really nice amenity was the lantern posts next to the picnic table and the grill grate attached to the fire pit. Can’t recommend this place enough.

    Some tips: DO NOT take 721 trail off Adams trail. Apple maps told us to take this route. It’s really only meant for atv’s and specialized off road vehicles. It would have saved 3 minutes off our total drive time. The local tow truck told us he comes here 3 times a week while he towed us out. And there’s no signal. It was pretty scary.

    No running water in restroom, so pack some Clorox wipes.

    Bugs are pretty bad on the non-lake side so try to get a site near the water.

  • Nona A.
    Aug. 6, 2017

    Van Riper State Park Campground

    Awesome State Campground located along US Hwy 41 in Michigan's U.P.

    Along our travels in Michigan's Upper Peninsula from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore west to the Porcupine Mountains, we stayed at Van Riper State Park campground.  We found this campground located along U.S. Hwy 41 about 40 minutes west of Marquette MI. The Park sits on the west shores of Lake Michigamme.   Van Riper State park has both a Modern and Rustic campgrounds along, with hiking, biking and ATV trails.  There is a fine sandy beach, and playground.  At the beach there is a concession stand.  The park offers areas for boating, kayaking, and jet skiing, and fishing.  To book or check into either campground you must stop at the park office.  A Resident Recreational Passport is required or a charge of $11 will apply for each vehicle without one.  The park office also has firewood, ice and even ice cream for sale. I recommend to get your firewood from another local area, the bundles are $5 but are very small bundles like 3 or 4 pieces.  They also offer kayak rentals the price on those was decent.  $10 for a 2 hour kayak rental.

    We stayed in the Modern campground.  There are 147 sites and 2 Mini Cabins.  Sites are equipped for tents, trailers and RV’s up to 50’.  There are free wifi by the restrooms, flush toilets, showers, drinking water, sanitation station, electric hookups at each site along with a fire pit and picnic table.  The daily price of sites is $22 - $24 and $49 for a Mini Cabin.  We stayed in site 92 that is located right next to the restroom/showers. Which was great having young children with us who seem to need to visit the restroom numerous times. This site is more for a trailer or a RV being the ground is hard and full of rocks.  We all used air mattresses so that wasn’t much of an issue.  We did take the time to remove any sharp rocks from where our tent was being placed to make sure no holes were made in the tent or mattresses.  Sites are very open and non private.  There is a host site that has information on activities around the park and neighboring areas.  They also offer activities for children to do.  

    A short distance from the modern campground is the rustic campground.  There are 40 sites and a Camper's Cabin available. This campground offers vault toilets, and drinking water.  I did find out that for $2 per person for a day you can have access to the showers at the modern campground.  The daily price of these sites is $13, and $86 for the Camper’s Cabin.  These sites are equipped for tents, trailers and RV’s up to 30’.  There is no electric hook ups.  

    During your visit to the park there are lot’s of scenic, historic, and recreational sites to visit.  A few miles from the park is the location of where Iron ore was first found in the Lake Superior region.  There is a Iron Industry Museum.  Lake Michigamme offers lot’s of activities for those visiting.  If you are really looking for a awesome adventure not too far from camp, you can drive an ½ hour west on Hwy 41 to the “Grand Canyon” of Michigan, this gorge and waterfalls are located along the Sturgeon River.  There is access to the North Country Trail here as well.  The Canyon Waterfall and Gorge are just breathtaking.  It is a 10 minute hike along the river from the parking area to the Canyon falls and gorge.  You can hike further in if you wish and discover the rapids area along the river.  We did not venture this far having small children with us.  Can’t wait to return on a adult trip to hike further along the river.  

    I give this Campground a 5 star review, it is a great place to take the family on vacation.

  • Cierra K.
    May. 19, 2018

    Wandering Wheels Campground

    Conveniently located off the highway close to town.

    The campground is right off the highway heading west into Munising. There are picnic tables and a fire pit at each site as well as a trash can. There is a short walk to the restroom facilities that do include a shower. There is a pavilion, a playground and a heated pool on site. The campground also has a gift shop with a few camping related items. There are also a few cabins at the campground for rent.

  • S
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Van Riper State Park Campground

    Van Riper State Park

    We stayed at Van Riper State Park three times during June and July. The park is always clean and well-maintained. The bathrooms and showers and generally always nicely maintained as well, and there are plenty of both. The bathrooms do tend to run out of soap and toilet paper at busy times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach but also cannot be left unattended in your site. The rules are heavily enforced in this park. Park staff will ask you to move vehicles if you have more than two, and you will be asked to turn music completely off upon quiet hours. This is not the place to go if you want to party.

    Sites 15 and 17, as well as several other sites along that side of that loop, now have a wooden fence at the back of them, so they are not as large as they appear in the photos online.

    We have stayed in sites 14, 90 and 93. We travel with a 34’ trailer.

    Site 14 is narrow but manageable. It is well-shaded by large pine trees on the site. Site is entirely dirt. There are trees to hang hammocks or clotheslines in.

    Site 90 is on a corner by the propane tanks. It is a large site. It does have some roots and low spots. It is partial grass. It has nice shade and is adjacent to the bathrooms. There are trees to hang hammocks or clotheslines.

    Site 93 is a large site that backs up to a small grass/tree buffer. It is across the road from the bathrooms. It has nice shade. There is a place to hang a clothesline but not hammocks.

    Pros: Clean, well-maintained park

    Quiet

    Lots of playground equipment

    Bike/scooter pump track

    Excellent beach area

    Lots of green space

    Hiking trails

    Wood and ice available for purchase at the entrance

    Laundry is available; one washer and two dryers

    Very kid and pet friendly

    Cons: Park website has out of date information, specifically that there is no longer a store on the beach, nor are there kayaks/SUPs to rent

    The Water Warrior Island is no longer in the lake

    There are very few sites with buffers between

    It is sort of far to the beach and laundry from the modern campsites

    No non-reservable sites available

  • Robert C.
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Mckeever Cabin

    Great cabin with quiet lake and walking trails.

    This was an awesome rustic cabin. We went to Tom's Lake Cabin a couple weeks prior to this and had a really good experience. I was able to book this one just a few weeks out.

    It's not on Google Maps so I had to plug the coordinates from Recreation.gov into the Maps program, then the route came up. I took this trip with my wife and 4 kids who were 1, 4, 8, and 9. I read there was a 1000 foot walk in and was fine with that but the trail was not as conducive for the wheeled wagon and bags, but they worked. It took several trips because we brought a ton of stuff for activities. I would recommend packing as much as you can in packs you can carry. There were a few bugs along the way so make sure you bring enough bug spray.

    When we got to the cabin, there were very few bugs and the cabin was nice and clean. The twin beds were just fine and there was enough room on the deck to keep supplies so you didn't have to crowd up the cabin. The cabin is at the top of a hill which offered a great view and discouraged the little ones from wandering. The pit toilet was clean without a bunch of bugs roaming around. There was plenty of wood in the shed. The Park Service advised that the wood should be used for just the stove inside the cabin. The fire ring and a picnic table is located right next to the cabin which made it convenient for fires. The water pump is located about 50 yards down hill toward the lake so make sure you bring something to carry water.

    The lake was nice and there was a very small sandy area near the shore. It got a little mucky as we ventured out. It was far enough from the cabin that I didn't have to worry as much about little kids drowning, which is good. Once you get out into the lake a little bit, the water is about 15-20 feet deep.

    Make sure you set aside some time to check out the trails around the cabin. They go in a loop and make for a fun hike.

    I would go back there again and I recommend this trip for anyone who is willing to put in a moderate amount of effort to get to the cabin. Once you're there the solitude is so much better than a crowded campground.

    Oh, and there's no cell service. Also, if you're coming from the south, don't forget to stop at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone. Totally worth it.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2017

    Twelvemile Beach Campground — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    White Sand Beaches & Fall Color

    This rustic national lakeshore campground is tucked in the trees along the south shore of Lake Superior. Next to the campground, there is literally a 12-mile long beach of beautiful white sand along the crystal clear waters of this great lake.

    Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with water spigots scattered throughout the campground. There is no electricity available and only pit toilets (which are clean, but rather stinky). Sites are smallish, a bit close together, and can accommodate tents and only small RV’s. RV’s over 25 feet will only fit in a few of the sites near the entrance to the campground.

    We visited this campground in third week of September and hit the fall color spot on! The surrounding area provides great opportunities for water sports of all kinds, cycling, hiking, and dune climbing. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Visitor’s Center is about 35 miles west of this campground in the town of Munising where you will find grocery stores, gasoline, a laundromat, and restaurants.


Guide to Eben Junction

Cabins near Eben Junction, Michigan vary in access difficulty during different seasons, with some requiring a mile-long hike or ski trek in winter conditions. The region's accommodation options include a mix of rustic forestry service structures and privately owned rental properties, with most situated within the Hiawatha National Forest at elevations between 600-900 feet above sea level.

What to do

Lake activities nearby: Superior Times campground offers watercraft rentals right on Au Train Lake. "We enjoyed our time at Superior Times. The kids fished, rode Sea Doos - rented them for $60/hour, played basketball, and had a great time," notes Tressa B. The campground's lakefront location provides opportunities for swimming and fishing without traveling far.

Hiking trail access: Rippling Rivers RV Resort connects directly to local trail systems. "If you love mountain biking or hiking you stay here. Period. You are right on the trails," writes Rory L. The trails include a special "grom trail" that runs next to the upper campsites, making it ideal for families with children who enjoy outdoor activities.

Winter sports options: Seasonal activities expand camping options year-round. "Located next to bike trails, orv trails, and the ski hill. Good location," reports Kyle P. about Rippling Rivers. During winter months, some cabins require alternative transportation methods to access, creating a unique adventure.

What campers like

Private lake settings: Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping offers quiet waterfront sites without the crowds. "Just off M-28, down the right side road a bit you will see campfire remnants and a spot where people tend to park on the left," explains Hunter W. These dispersed sites lack formal amenities but provide a more secluded experience than established campgrounds.

Modern bathroom facilities: Clean restrooms rank high on camper priorities. "Bathroom was nice, shower house a little crusty but not the worst we've been too!" reports Dana K. about Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground. The quality of facilities varies significantly between properties, from basic outhouses to modern shower buildings with coded entry.

Brewery access: Gitche Gumee RV Park & Campground features an unusual amenity. "Has a micro brewery onsite too," notes Crystal G. This unique feature provides evening entertainment without leaving the campground, which appeals to adult campers looking for social activities after a day of outdoor adventures.

What you should know

Site flooding concerns: Some campgrounds have drainage issues during heavy rains. "We drive to our spot to set up...and the entire...I mean ENTIRE campsite was flooded, with no chance of us setting up. It wasn't just our site, multiple sites were completely flooded out," reports Nicole L. about Wandering Wheels Campground.

Varying refund policies: Munising-Pictured Rocks KOA and other established campgrounds have strict cancellation rules. Checking these policies before booking is essential, especially for trips planned far in advance. Some properties have been noted for difficult customer service experiences regarding refunds.

Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely between locations. "T-Mobile cell services was very good," shares Amy Y. about Hickey Marsh, while other locations report no service at all. This becomes especially important for those needing to stay connected for work or emergency purposes.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Superior Times welcomes families with special amenities. "We only stayed here one night but the kids had a lot of fun, they have a lot of outdoor toys. There were kids everywhere," writes Melissa M. The social atmosphere can be either a benefit or drawback depending on your preference for quiet.

Cabin size considerations: Grand Island Cabins offers multi-person accommodations after a moderate hike. "Great cabin in the woods. 3.1 mile walk in. With porch and fire pit plus much more. Pit toilet with a roof and 4 walls. sleeps 8 with 4 bunks," reports James K. The distance to these cabins requires planning for families with younger children or mobility issues.

Seasonal bug preparation: Insect activity peaks during summer months. "There were a lot of bugs while we were there, so it was hard to stay outdoors for a long period of time during certain times of the day," shares Sam C. about Pictured Rocks RV Park. Bug nets, screened shelters, and appropriate repellents become essential equipment.

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Pictured Rocks RV Park and Campground offers varied site options. "This is a very wide open center, or back in to Wooded sites. All site are very large and spacious. Picnic tables and site rings," notes Lauren M. Experienced RVers recommend requesting specific site numbers when making reservations.

Full hookup availability: Utilities differ between loops at some campgrounds. "We camped in the upper loop which had spacious sites and clean bathrooms but no sewer hook ups. The lower full hook up loop looked a little cramped," explains Scott B. about Rippling Rivers RV Resort.

Leveling considerations: Terrain varies significantly between sites. "Site 4 is gravel and very up hill. But we were able to make our Solitude work off autolevel," shares Lauren M. First-time visitors should bring leveling blocks and stabilizers, especially for the more rustic campgrounds with less developed infrastructure.

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