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Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area

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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

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. Pinckney is also a short drive from the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center in Waterloo Recreation Area.

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Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area is located in Michigan

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Coordinates

42.42211249792371 N
83.98033669645343 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 17, 2024

Rustic & Friendly

The staff were so kind and helpful. I visited in my off-grid ready camper van, and staff helped us choose a site that had good views and felt private (SITE #22). It was a little slanted, but it didn't bother me. We could see the lake and had an outhouse right nearby.

Site22
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Cathy E., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Cathy E., September 17, 2024
  • Review photo of Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area by Cathy E., September 17, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2022

Lake views

The views of the lake are awesome, it’s a great slice of wilderness in this part of the state. Wish there were better noise restrictions and the campgrounds were more separated.

SiteC25
Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area?

    Camping at Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area can cost between $20.00 and $28.00 depending on the site.

  • Are fires allowed at Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Crooked Lake Rustic Campground — Pinckney Recreation Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is poor.