Keystone Landing

Keystone Landing is a DNR boat access site on the Au Sable River near Grayling, providing a convenient put-in for kayakers and canoeists exploring this popular paddling destination. The site is located 6.5 miles east of Grayling via M-72, then south on Stephan Bridge Road and east on Forest Road 4003. This is one of several access points along the Au Sable between Grayling and Mio, making it useful for planning multi-day trips or shorter paddling routes.

Paddlers should be aware that water conditions between Grayling and Burtons include some slow-moving sections with minimal current. Kayaks and canoes handle these areas well, so this landing works well for either watercraft. The nearby Kneff Lake Campground (reservable through Recreation.gov at 989-826-3252) offers 27 campsites and is located within a few miles, providing a convenient overnight option for paddlers planning extended trips on the river. Additional access points nearby include Stephan Bridge Launch and Wakeley Bridge Landing, allowing for flexible trip planning depending on your desired paddling distance and conditions.

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

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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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