Can you reserve a site at Kneff Lake Campground?

Yes, Kneff Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Kneff Lake Campground?

80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Kneff Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Kneff Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Kneff Lake Campground, Michigan — 27 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.

Charges & Cancellations

All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

The facts

Season: May 1 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
27 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Lower, Upper

Site types

26 Standard Nonelectric
1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

27 campsites at Kneff Lake Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
10	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
11	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
12	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
13	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	8
14	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
15	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
16	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
17	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	65 ft	8
18	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
2	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	75 ft	8
3	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
4	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
5	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	80 ft	8
6	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	8
7	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	50 ft	8
8	Lower	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8
9	Lower	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
19	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	75 ft	8
20	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8
21	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8
22	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
23	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	65 ft	8
24	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	50 ft	8
25	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	70 ft	8
26	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	60 ft	8
27	Upper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	70 ft	8

Getting there

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.

44.63924, -84.57940 · 44°38'21.3"N 84°34'45.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	26	29	39	53	67	77	80	79	71	57	43	32
Low °F	10	9	16	29	41	51	55	53	45	35	26	18
Precip in	1.8	1.4	1.7	3.4	3.2	3.6	3.1	3.3	3.2	4.0	2.6	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kneff Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Kneff Lake Campground?: Yes, Kneff Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kneff Lake Campground have?: 27 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Kneff Lake Campground?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Kneff Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Kneff Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Kneff Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Kneff Lake Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Day: $5.00
Week: $15.00
Single site: $15.00

Restrictions:

Camping in a developed campground for a period longer than 14 consecutive days unless posted otherwise.
Entering or being in a developed recreation site or portion thereof when posted CLOSED.
Entering or remaining in a campground between 10 PM and 6 AM when posted - except for properly registered campers.
Using a developed campsite by more than eight (8) people on a single unit or by more than sixteen (16) people on a double site.
Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions, including the use of a handicap-parking site without a valid state permit properly displayed.
Parking a vehicle outside the parking space assigned to one's own camp unit or other designated parking area.
Occupying a developed campsite by parking more than one camper, trailer, or motor home (RV) on a single unit site. Parking more than two camping vehicles or camping trailers on a double unit site or exceeding limits to group sites unless otherwise posted.
Parking, possessing, or leaving more than two vehicles per single unit camp site or four vehicles per double unit sites, except bicycles, motorcycles, or ATV's on trailers, unless posted otherwise.
Storing, mooring, or leaving a boat or raft over 24 hours.
Parking in violation of posted instructions.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.

Kneff Lake Campground