Tom's Lake Cabin
Robert C.
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

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.

  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Tom's Lake Cabin by Robert C., July 15, 2018