Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area
Max O.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2019

Flat sites, water, toilet, hike/boat in

Absolutely beautiful hiking area. Nice place to camp right on the lake. It's a 7 mile hike in(can also be accessed via boat), part of the Potowatomi loop trail(~18 miles) located in Waterloo-Pinckney recreation area. This place is filled with all sorts of mushrooms, never seen that many different species in one place. Parking for trailhead is at silver lake, be cautious as trail is primarily used for mountain biking. Be sure to walk counter-clockwise if walking the full loop trail, so that you see them coming. Not a big deal, fairly easy to step out of the way quickly. Lots of wildlife and a good bit of elevation change and 2 sections that can be skipped via shortcut if not up for the full 18 miles. Great views and lots of biodiversity, was surprised at how many different landscapes it seems you move through in such a short distance!

Site3 (right on water)
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Max O., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Max O., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Max O., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Max O., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Max O., August 21, 2019
  • Review photo of Blind Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Max O., August 21, 2019
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