State Park
Bruin Lake - Pinckney SRA
Pinckney Recreation Area · Pinckney, MI
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- Address:Pinckney, MI
About
Pinckney Recreation Area is a paradise for backpackers, mountain bikers, anglers, and other recreation enthusiasts. Pinckney is known for its extensive trail system and chain of excellent fishing lakes. Over forty miles of multi-use trail with remote campsites afford a backcountry experience.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Trails at Pinckney Recreation Area

Pinckney Rec. Area - Crooked Lake 542
Michigan
0.2 mi13 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Pinckney Rec. Area - Waterloo-Pinckney Trail_Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 550 547
Michigan
0.1 mi36 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Pinckney Rec. Area - Silver Lake Trail 549
Michigan
0.1 mi

Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 547
Michigan
0.3 mi30 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Pinckney Rec. Area - Silver Lake Trail 549
Michigan
0.5 mi30 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 547
Michigan
1.0 mi20 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Bruin Lake - Pinckney SRA

Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 547
Michigan
1.0 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Pinckney Rec. Area - Waterloo-Pinckney Trail_Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 550 547
Michigan
0.6 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Pinckney Rec. Area - Waterloo-Pinckney Trail_Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 550 547
Michigan
0.1 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Halfmoon Lake to Blind Lake and Watson Lake
Michigan
4.9 mi702 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 547
Michigan
0.2 mi
Trail

Pinckney Rec. Area - Potawatomi Trail 547
Michigan
0.1 mi
Trail
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