Established Camping
Bruin Lake Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area
About
State Park
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
ScoutExcellent for the Location
Other than a few campsites being muddy, most of them are grassy and very comfortable. Close to the lake is the best spot to be!
RangerNice Area
The beach was a very nice place to spend the day. The lake was very warm and the swimming area had a nice depth gradient to satisfy good and not-so-good swimmers. The water was clean and the texture of the lake floor was comfortable for wading. There are flush toilets at the beach with a concession stand. Picnic tables are scattered across the grassy area overlooking the beach. From the parking lot, there are trails to hike and a beach volleyball court.
The campground was decent. The sites were spaced and wooded for shade and privacy. The only downside was that there were only pit toilets. They were cleaned regularly and were not by any means gross. It just meant a bit of a smell and a line to go.
ScoutWe love Pickney SRA
We usually stay at Bruin Lake in Pickney SRA but take day trips to silver lake and Pickney state park! The parks are clean and there is tons to do!
Location
Bruin Lake Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area is located in Michigan
Directions
From US-23: Exit #49 North Territorial Rd. Travel west 11 miles to Dexter Town Hall Rd. Turn right on Dexter Town Hall 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. Please be aware that Pinckney has over 11,000 acres and it is easy to go to the wrong location.
Address
8556 Silver Hill Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
Coordinates
42.421841038484644 N
84.04322125237829 W