Cabins · Michigan State Parks · Michigan
Cabins at Van Riper State Park
Michigan State Parks · Michigan, United States
- Units
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4–6 per unit
- Heated
- All
- Kitchen
- 3 of 4
- Electricity
- 3 of 4
- Wheelchair accessible
- 3 of 4
- Pets
- 2 of 4 allow pets
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Elevation
- 1,545 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Nearest town
- Champion
- Phone
- 800-447-2757
About each unit
Cully Gage Camper Cabin · sleeps 6
The accessible Cully Gage camper cabin sits on the shores of Lake Michigamme. This three-room cabin sleeps up to six, with a bunk bed and dresser in each of two bedrooms and a futon that sleeps two in the main living area. It has electric heat, a dining table and chairs, a mini refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker, but no water on site. A picnic table, log swing, charcoal grill, and fire ring are outside (firewood isn't provided), with a vault restroom nearby. Bring your own linens and cookware.
Mini Cabin 1 · sleeps 4
Mini Cabin 1 is one of two accessible mini cabins in Van Riper's modern campground (both share the same mapped location here - no separate coordinate is published for each). It sleeps four, with a bunk bed, a full-size futon, electrical outlets, a mini refrigerator, a microwave, an electric fireplace, and a table and chairs, plus a picnic table, fire ring, awning, and deck outside. Bring your own linens and cookware. Pets aren't allowed in this cabin.
Mini Cabin 2 · sleeps 4
Mini Cabin 2 is one of two accessible mini cabins in Van Riper's modern campground (both share the same mapped location here - no separate coordinate is published for each). It sleeps four, with a bunk bed, a full-size futon, electrical outlets, a mini refrigerator, a microwave, an electric fireplace, and a table and chairs, plus a picnic table, fire ring, awning, and deck outside. Bring your own linens and cookware. It's pet-friendly for an additional fee.
Peshekee River Rustic Cabin · sleeps 6
This rustic cabin sits on the banks of the Peshekee River and is available year-round. It sleeps up to six, with bunk beds, a table and four chairs, a small kitchen counter and cabinets, and a woodstove for heat (wood is provided for heating Sept. 15-June 1). There's no electricity or running water inside; a vault toilet and hand pump for water are nearby, along with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring outdoors (firewood for the fire ring isn't provided). Bring your own linens and cookware.
Each unit
| Unit | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Kitchen | Bath | Heat | Power | Accessible | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cully Gage Camper Cabin | 6 | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| Mini Cabin 1 | 4 | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | |
| Mini Cabin 2 | 4 | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Peshekee River Rustic Cabin | 6 | – | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 6° | -23° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 23° | 8° | -14° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 33° | 19° | 0° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 28° | 9° | 76° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 41° | 30° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 52° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 59° | 51° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 58° | 51° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 53° | 40° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 39° | 25° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 35° | 28° | 7° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 26° | 16° | -7° | 49° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Campgrounds nearby
- Van Riper – Rustic Campground Loop · Michigan State Parks · 0 mi
- Van Riper – Modern Campground Loops 1 and 2 · Michigan State Parks · 0 mi
- Beaufort Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 9 mi · 7 sites
- Craig Lake – Craig Lake Backcountry · Michigan State Parks · 11 mi
- Ski-kwe zaag’igan Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 16 mi · 15 sites
Other cabins nearby
- Craig Lake State Park · Michigan State Parks · 8 mi · 3 units
- Little Presque Isle Cabins · Michigan State Parks · 25 mi
- Twin Lakes State Park · Michigan State Parks · 48 mi
- Lost Lake Cabins · USDA Forest Service · 52 mi · 13 units
- F.J. McLain State Park · Michigan State Parks · 57 mi · 4 units
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