Kneff Lake Campground

Show on map 989-826-3252 sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

Mio Ranger Station, 107 McKinley Road
Mio, MI 48647

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.

Camp site features

Across 27 camp sites:

Longest RV: 80 ft
Largest party: 8 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

9 reviews

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Mike L

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great place for camping w/ kids. Favorite place to go for beach/swim/fish in the area

Nancy D

Loop:Upper

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Reviewed 4 months ago

A wonderful park…camp sites well situated in large lots angled away from your neighbors…very clean restrooms…friendly, helpful Hosts…this is my second year camping here, will come back again & again

Mallary W

Loop:Upper

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Reviewed 5 months ago

Quiet and beautiful. We heard whip-poor-wills every night, and around the entrance there was a spectacular display of common nighthawks. Didn't see a single raccoon or opossum, so it seems like visitors must all really respect the place and clean up well.

Craig A

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed a year ago

Great Trip. Would love a restroom with a shower, but I understand why that wont happen:). Hosts were very good.

Charles U

Loop:Lower

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Reviewed a year ago

Site 12 was great location. Stairs to the beach very close as is the toilet. Lots of stairs to get to the beach, worth the walk.

Richard K

Loop:Upper

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Reviewed a year ago

Kneff Lake Campground is a great place to unwind and enjoy the camping experience. It's not packed like sardines, like many campgrounds today. The Lake and Beach are clean and very well maintained. The camp supervisor is friendly, helpful, and makes sure everything runs smoothly. Very enjoyable !

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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