Kneff Lake Campground
Grayling, Michigan · USDA Forest Service

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About
Kneff Lake Campground is a popular camping area on the far west side of the Mio Ranger District near Grayling. The campground has 27 sites and an onsite host during the season. Kneff Lake is a 20-acre shared private, state, and federal ownership. Kneff Lake day use area provides accessible beach access for all who wish to boat, fish, swim, or enjoy beach play. Water Activities: Kneff Lake day use area beach is accessible to all by way of an access ramp. The swim area has bouys marking the permiter. Non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, and rafts are welcome to be carried in for use on Kneff Lake. Fishing: Kneff lake is It is a designated trout lake and is stocked with rainbow trout in the spring. Anglers can also hope to catch perch by boating, fishing from shore, and wading. The maximum water depth is 40 ft. This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.The campground provides handpump wells for drinking water, several vault toilets, and trash collection services. The embedded day use area also provides visitors with picnic tables and grills. Campsites at Kneff Lake have picnic tables, campfire rings, and lantern posts. Sites 1-18 have crushed stone parking pads and sites 19-27 have asphalt parking pads. Kneff Lake Campground is centered around the 20-acre Kneff Lake. The forests in and around the campground are largely oak and pine. This small portion of federal land is surrounded by state and private lands.
Directions
From Grayling: - Travel east on M-72 for 6.5 miles. - Turn right and travel south on Stephan Bridge Rd. for 1 mile. - Turn left and travel east on FR 4003 and drive about 1 mile.
Location
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Details
- State
- Michigan
- City / area
- Grayling
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Campsites
- 27
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $15 / night
- Rating
- 4.56 / 5 (9 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Horse, Hammock
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- Wakeley Lake Campground 5.6 km away
- Meadows ORV Campground 23.2 km away
- CHIMNEY LOOP CAMPGROUND 34.8 km away
- Wagner Lake (MI) 35.5 km away
- Island lake (MI) 37.5 km away
- AUSABLE RIVER CAMPING 38.0 km away