Perfect Overnighter!
Camp ground is located along the Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney Recreation area. Bikers head the opposite direction from hikers. The route I followed was about 8 miles in to Blind Lake. There is a 2.5 mile section I was told can be wet that you can easily s kip by following Patterson Road for a short distance to rejoin the trail. Trail was in great condition and is well marked with numbered posts. Reservations can be made ahead for 1 of the 10 sites at Blind Lake. I had campsite 3, which is right on the lake. Sites 4, 5, 6 and 7 are right along the trail. Avoid 1 and 2 which are narrow, gravelly and at the top of the hill. Each site has new picnic tables, a fire ring and access to a new vault toilet. There is a hand pump for water, too. I took a 5 mile route out, following post 4 and then 5. Both days contained some hills for challenge, scenic areas and bridges across streams. Entry/exit parking lot has a vault toilet and hand pump water. Campsite fee is $17 if done at the Ranger Headquarters. Advance reservations have an additional $8 fee.