Crooked Lake Rustic Campground in Pinckney Recreation Area is surrounded by forested terrain and several lakes. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Potawatomi Trail and the Chain of Lakes Water Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and paddling.
Description
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. Pinckney is also a short drive from the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center in Waterloo Recreation Area.
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There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Check in your campsite reservation and occupy your campsite no later than 3 p.m. one day after your scheduled arrival date to avoid being automatically cancelled. If you need to arrive later, you must adjust your arrival date by calling 1-800-44(PARKS) or by going on-line to www.midnrreservations.com . If you don't check in or update your arrival date, our system will automatically cancel your reservation and youll incur the loss of two nights' fees, the non-refundable reservation fee, $10 cancellation fee and the reduced-stay fee. Staff are unable to override this process.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCrooked Lake Rustic Campground is located in Michigan near Pinckney
Directions
<br />Bruin Lake Campground and Camper Cabin:<br /> 21237 Kaiser Rd. Gregory, MI 48137<br /> <ul> <li>From US-23: Exit #49 North Territorial Rd. Travel west 14 miles to Hadley Rd. Turn right on Hadley Rd. and travel north 4 miles to Kaiser Rd. Turn right on Kaiser Rd. and travel east 1 mile. The campground is on the right.</li> <li>From I-94: Exit #159 M-52 Chelsea. Travel north on M-52 for 4 miles. Turn right on Werkner Rd., continue north across North Territorial Rd. (road name changes to Hadley Rd.) and travel another 4 miles to Kaiser Rd. Turn right on Kaiser Rd. and travel 1 mile east. The campground is on the right.</li> <li>From I-96: From the West (Lansing) Exit #122 M-52 South. Travel south on M-52 to East M-36 to Gregory. In Gregory, stay on 106 through town to D-32. Turn left (towards Hell) onto D-32 (Church Street in town.) Continue east about 2.5 miles to Unadilla Rd. Turn right on Unadilla Rd. At the end of Unadilla Road stay left onto Kaiser Rd., do not follow Hadley Rd. Campground is 1 mile east on the right.</li> </ul> <br />Glenbrook Yurt:<br /> 11800 Glenbrook Rd. Pinckney, MI 48169<br /> <ul> <li>You must first stop at the Park Headquarters to pick up your keys which are located in a lockbox to the right of the office door. Contact the office prior to your arrival to receive the lockbox combination at 734-426-4913. The address is 8555 Silver Hill Rd. Pinckney MI 48169.</li> <li>From US-23: Exit #49 North Territorial Rd. Travel west 11 miles to Dexter Town Hall Rd. Turn right on Dexter Town Hall Rd and travel 1 mile north to the Park Entrance. Turn left on Silver Hill Rd. The Park office is past the booth on the left. After you retrieve your keys go back to Dexter Town Hall Rd and turn right. Travel 1 mile south to North Territorial Rd. and turn right. Travel west approximately 1 1/2 miles to Hankerd Rd. and turn right. Travel north approximately 4 miles, road name will change to Glenbrook Rd. The yurt is just past the Portage (Hell) Creek on the left.</li> </ul> <br />Crooked Lake Campground and the Blind Lake Campground:<br /> 8555 Silver Hill Rd. Pinckney, MI 48169<br /> <ul> <li>You must first stop at the Park Headquarters to check in.</li> <li>From US-23: Exit #49 North Territorial Rd. Travel west 11 miles to Dexter Town Hall Rd. Turn right on Dexter Town Hall Rd and travel 1 mile north to the Park Entrance. Turn left on Silver Hill Rd. The Park office is past the booth on the left.</li> </ul> <br />Silver Lake Beach, Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails:<br /> 8555 Silver Hill Rd. Pinckney, MI 48169<br /> <ul> <li>From US-23: Exit #49 North Territorial Rd. Travel west 11 miles to Dexter Town Hall Rd. Turn right on Dexter Town Hall Rd and travel 1 mile north to the Park Entrance. Turn left on Silver Hill Rd.</li> </ul> <br />Halfmoon Lake Beach and Picnic Shelters:<br /> <ul> <li>From US-23: Exit #49 North Territorial Rd. Travel west approximately 12 1/2 miles to Hankerd Rd. Turn right on Hankerd Rd. and travel north 2 miles, Halfmoon Lake Beach will be on your left.</li> </ul>
Address
8555 Silver Hill Road
Pinckney, MI 48169
Coordinates
42.42211249792371 N
83.98033669645343 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 23 min from Ann Arbor, MI
- 36 min from Jackson, MI
- 52 min from Lansing, MI
- 56 min from Flint, MI







