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Quick facts

LocationGrayling, Michigan
Nightly rate (listed)From $15/night
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (6 reviews)
Maximum RV length80 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites26
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 80 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Lake access Lake access per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Michigan RV parks with: Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Kneff Lake Campground

  • Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Grayling Grayling, MI · 3.3 mi straight-line
  • Higgins Lake Campground Roscommon, MI · 10.2 mi straight-line
  • Northern Nights Campground Roscommon, MI · 11.7 mi straight-line
  • Bambi Lake Camp Roscommon, MI · 12.3 mi straight-line
  • Meadows Orv Campground Mio, MI · 14.4 mi straight-line
  • Gaylord South / Bradford Lake KOA Holiday Frederic, MI · 16.3 mi straight-line
  • Saint Helen Campground Saint Helen, MI · 20.9 mi straight-line
  • Beaver Trail Campground West Branch, MI · 21.4 mi straight-line
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Where Kneff Lake Campground fits

Nearest alternatives
Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort: Grayling (3.3 mi) · Higgins Lake Campground (10.2 mi) · Northern Nights Campground (11.7 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Kneff Lake Campground, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundAusable River Camping23.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 003D · Standard Nonelectric: $10/nightCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupHiggins Lake Campground10.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates30AMP BACK IN FHU W/ PATIO PAD: from $70/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Next closestNorthern Nights Campground11.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSite 50 -Tent/Van/Pop-Up Rustic Site: from $35/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Closest public / first-comeMeadows Orv Campground14.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicFirst come, first servedCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights20 sites open for every night

Higgins Lake Campground

10.2 mi from Kneff Lake Campground (straight-line) 3.4 · 22 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Northern Nights Campground

11.7 mi from Kneff Lake Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Saint Helen Campground

20.9 mi from Kneff Lake Campground (straight-line) 4.8 · 94 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Kneff Lake Campground

Private campground · Mio

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4.0 on Recreation.gov · 6 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
Mio Ranger Station
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About this campground

Kneff Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Mio. It lists 26 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 75 ft.

Highlights

  • Beach accessListed amenity on Recreation.gov
  • Rigs up to 75 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list

Good for

Big rigs (up to 75 ft)Tent campingBeach trips

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 75 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Beach Access
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water Hand Pump
  • Host
All amenities

Amenities

Accessible Vault ToiletsAccessible WalkwaysBeach AccessDay Use AreaDrinking Water Hand PumpHostLake AccessLantern PostsParking AreaPaved RoadsPicnic AreaPicnic Tables

Nearby activities

Accessible SwimmingBoatingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingNon Motorized BoatingPaddlingPicnickingSwimmingWater Access

Find your campsite

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Sites open for your whole stay

Availability not tracked recently on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.

Site 1 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 55 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 1 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 2 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 75 ftNo hookups
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Opens site 2 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 3 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 70 ftNo hookups
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Opens site 3 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 4 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 60 ftNo hookups
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Opens site 4 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 5 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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Opens site 5 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 6 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 60 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 6 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 7 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 50 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 7 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night
Site 8 · Standard Nonelectric
Lower loopUp to 8 peopleSite length up to 70 ftNo hookups
Check availability

Opens site 8 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$15/night

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You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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SiteFr
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31
Price
1
standard nonelectric
WW$15
2
standard nonelectric
WW$15
3
standard nonelectric
WW$15
4
standard nonelectric
WW$15
5
standard nonelectric
WW$15
6
standard nonelectric
WW$15
7
standard nonelectric
WW$15
8
standard nonelectric
WW$15
9
tent only nonelectric

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (6 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

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

Craig A 4 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“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. ”

Charles U 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

Mio Ranger Station
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Policies

Check-in
02:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

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.  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.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. 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.This location has limited staffing. Please call (989) 826-3252 for general information.All reservation changes, cancellations, and refunds are managed through Recreation.gov.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (25 of 26 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Not listed — check with campground
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
Mio Ranger Station (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 75 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Kneff Lake Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Kneff Lake Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (25 of 26 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Kneff Lake Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Kneff Lake Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
Hookups
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

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W
$15
10
standard nonelectric
WW$15
11
standard nonelectric
WW$15
12
standard nonelectric
WW$15
13
standard nonelectric
WW$15
14
standard nonelectric
WW$15
15
standard nonelectric
WW$15
16
standard nonelectric
WW$15
17
standard nonelectric
WW$15
18
standard nonelectric
WW$15
19
standard nonelectric
WW$15
20
standard nonelectric
WW$15
21
standard nonelectric
WW$15
22
standard nonelectric
WW$15
23
standard nonelectric
WW$15
24
standard nonelectric
WW$15
25
standard nonelectric
WW$15
26
standard nonelectric
WW$15
27
standard nonelectric
WW$15

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Not listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Kneff Lake Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (25 of 26 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 26 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 8 paved, 18 gravel site driveways
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (3 reports), T-Mobile 3 (1 report)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $15/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing Mio Ranger Station (map in Location below)
Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Shade
Not listed — check with campground