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LOST LAKE CABINS

Long Lake, Michigan · Florence County · Campground

Overview Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake. These cabins are located in a group setting and provide an excellent base for rent by individuals, families, family reunions or any large group. The entire facility can sleep up to 60 people …

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at LOST LAKE CABINS

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High88°F
Avg Low60°F
Peak Rain Chance29%
Humidity69%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality58 · Moderate
Today
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Mostly Clear
79°/50°
🌬 10mph
5:28 AM8:33 PM
Sat
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Overcast
85°/63°
💧 4%🌬 9mph
5:29 AM8:32 PM
Sun
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Overcast
98°/63°
💧 14%🌬 13mph
5:30 AM8:31 PM
Mon
Thunderstorm
89°/63°
💧 29%🌬 11mph
5:31 AM8:29 PM
Tue
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Overcast
87°/62°
💧 6%🌬 6mph
5:32 AM8:28 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About LOST LAKE CABINS

Overview Lost Lake Cabins offers (11) cabins available for rent in the remote forested area situated on the shores of Lost Lake. These cabins are located in a group setting and provide an excellent base for rent by individuals, families, family reunions or any large group. The entire facility can sleep up to 60 people and is a great base for water fun, swimming, non motor boating, fishing, hiking, bird watching, mushrooming, hunting and many day-trip locations into the Upper Peninsula. Cabins can be rented from mid-May through mid-October. Rental fees are per cabin, per day whether for one or six persons with an 8 night maximum stay and 2 night minimum stay on the weekend. Cabins can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. Cabins 1 through 8 are located adjacent to and along the shore of the lake, while the First Aid Cabin, Staff Cabin #2 and Staff Cabin #1 are a bit further away from the lake. The Lost Lake Campground located across the lake offers friends and family the opportunity to tent camp or RV camping and still be within a short 1/4 mile walk to the Cabins. Recreation The 92-acre Lost Lake is stocked with perch, brown and rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. No motors are permitted on Lost Lake, but there is a boat access area available at the Lost Lake Campground. For visitors looking to beat the summer heat with a cool dip in the waters of Lost Lake, there is a small beach located at the cabins. In addition, there is a larger, appealing swimming beach available at the Lost Lake Campground. The Lost Lake Trail, a 1-mile interpretive trail through a stand of 150-year-old hemlock and pine, is a short walk from the cabins. Trails also connect to the Ridge trail and Assesors trail. the Lauterman National Recreation Trail system is just over 1 mile from the cabins.Facilities Cabins #1 through #8 and Staff Cabin #2 are simple one-room wood frame structures with three bunk beds that can sleep up to six people. All cabins have electricity, lights and outlets. Use you

How to Get There

Lost Lake rustic cabins are located about 100 yards South of the Lost Lake Campground off of Forest Service Road 2156! From Florence, take Highway 70 for about 20 miles and take a righ onto Forest Service Road 2450, go about 1 mile and continue straight onto Forest Service Road 2156 towards Chipmunk Rapids Campground about three miles, you will have crossed a bridge over the Pine River, drive by the Chipmunk Rapids Campground on your left, go about 1 mile and go past the Lost Lake Campground on your left. Go about 100 yards and take a left into the Driveway to the Lost Lake Cabins. You have been driving on blacktop and if you hit gravel you went too far. Address is 4450 Chipmunk Rapids Road. Lost Lake is one hour east of Eagle River via State Highway 70 or one hour west of Iron Mountain, Michigan via US Highway 2 and State Highway 70.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

What to Pack for Your Stay

Tuned to the live forecast for this park.

👔 What to Wear

  • 👕
    UPF sun shirt (long sleeve)
    Cooler than direct sun on bare skin.
  • 🩳
    Light shorts/skirt
    Loose-fit, breathable.
  • 🧢
    Wide-brimmed sun hat
    Plus a buff/bandana you can wet for cooling.
  • 🕶
    Polarized sunglasses
    Critical for glare from sun + sand/water.

🎒 What to Pack

  • 💧
    Water
    Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
  • 🍫
    High-energy snacks
    A snack for the trail.
  • 🧴
    Sun protection (UV 7)
    SPF 50+ sunscreen, lip balm w/ SPF, sunglasses, sun hat.
  • 🩹
    First-aid kit
    Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
  • 🗺
    Offline map
    Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Plan Your Visit to LOST LAKE CABINS

Heading to LOST LAKE CABINS? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for LOST LAKE CABINS?

No central reservation system listed for LOST LAKE CABINS. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234167) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to LOST LAKE CABINS?

Lost Lake rustic cabins are located about 100 yards South of the Lost Lake Campground off of Forest Service Road 2156! From Florence, take Highway 70 for about 20 miles and take a righ onto Forest Service Road 2450, go about 1 mile and continue straight onto Forest Service Road 2156 towards Chipmunk Rapids Campground about three miles, you will have crossed a bridge over the Pine River, drive by t…

How do I contact LOST LAKE CABINS?

You can reach the park at phone: CHASE ERICKSON: CELL AT: 1.906.396.5428 OR LISA ERICKSON: CELL AT: 1.906.396.5427. or email: chase@wildriversrealty.com.