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Kneff Lake Campground

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USDA Forest Service
27Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
27Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

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.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 27 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
27
Vehicle limit
27
Vehicle length
27
Driveway entry
26
Shade
0

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
26
Tent Only Nonelectric
1

Operator 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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

27 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 1
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
55 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 10
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 11
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 12
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 13
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
55 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 14
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 15
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
65 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 16
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 17
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
65 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 18
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 19
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
75 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 2
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
75 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 20
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 21
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
65 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 22
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 23
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
65 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 24
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
50 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 25
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
70 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 26
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 27
Upper
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
70 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 3
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
70 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 4
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 5
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Horse: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
80 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 6
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
60 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 7
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 8
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Hammock: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
70 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 9
Lower
Source updated: 2025-12-07
Tent Only Nonelectric
Tent: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
8 people
2 vehicles
Back-in
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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