KP Lake, Crawford County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Where it is

12 miles northeast of Grayling

Crawford County, Michigan · 44.7900° N, 84.5499° W

Directions open in Google or Apple Maps, to the Michigan DNR public access site.

Today on the lake

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 6:04 pm EDT. Get alerts for KP Lake

WEATHERTonight: mostly cloudy, 36°F, wind NE 0 to 5 mph. Thursday: mostly cloudy then chance light rain, 57°F, wind E 0 to 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAEToo small for satellite monitoring (under 1 km²). No bloom reports on record with Michigan DHHS.

LAUNCHESK.P. Lake: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

6 contours, 5 to 25 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

109 acres · deepest 25 ft (measured) · shoreline about 2.6 mi

KP Lake is the 4th largest of the 31 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Crawford County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 11th deepest of the 19 with a measured depth. Its shoreline measures about 2.6 miles along the state outline. About 42% of its area is deeper than 15 ft.

Ranks against Crawford County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on KP Lake.

K.P. Lake · Hartwick Pines State Park · Open

1 ramp lane · 6 trailer spaces · 4 car spaces · vault toilet · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Crawford County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Water quality

The area around KP Lake

75 other lakes of 10+ acres within about 14 miles of KP Lake, 11 with a page here (darker blue); 1 public launch in magenta. Sources: Michigan DNR, US Census Bureau.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Little K P Lake14 ft deep · 0.8 mi · Crawford County

River Lake31 ft deep · 1.9 mi · Crawford County

Jones Lake37 ft deep · 2.1 mi · Crawford County

Duck Lake7 ft deep · 2.5 mi · Crawford County

Frog Lake (central)31 ft deep · 2.5 mi · Crawford County

Timber Lake40 ft deep · 3.1 mi · Crawford County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is KP Lake?

KP Lake is 25 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 109 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on KP Lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: K.P. Lake.

How much of KP Lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 71% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.