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Pinckney Recreation Area
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Pinckney Recreation Area
8555 Silver Hill Road Route 1
Pinckney, Michigan 48169
Phone: 734-426-4913
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| 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. Twenty-six miles of multi-use trail with remote campsites afford a backcountry experience. Pinckney Recreation Area provides a wide variety of activities for the park visitor in its three major use areas: Silver Lake Day Use area,, Bruin Lake (a modern campground) Bruin Lake Campground Events and the Halfmoon Day Use facility. The landscape, a terminal moraine area, was formed during the last glaciation period. |
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| Camping: |
| Pinckney Recreation Area Glenbrook Yurt(800) 447-2757 1 site(s)
Pinckney-Blind Lake Rustic(800) 447-2757 10 site(s)Rustic Site, Vault Toilet, Walk-in Sites
Pinckney-Bruin Lake Modern(800) 447-2757 186 site(s)Boat Launch, Electrical Service, Fishing, Modern Restrooms, Swimming
Pinckney-Crooked Lake Rustic(800) 447-2757 25 site(s)Boat Launch, Fishing, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet |
| Trails: |
| An extensive trail system is available to the hiker and mountain biker. The trails all begin at Silver Lake Beach. Trailside camping is available within designated campgrounds. Please contact the park office for registration information before you camp.
Pinckney-Crooked Lake Trail Trail Length: 5.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Pinckney-Equestrian Trails Trail Length: 8.00 (Miles)Equestrian
Pinckney-Losee Lake Trail Trail Length: 3.30 (Miles)Hiking
Pinckney-Potawatomi Trail Trail Length: 17.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Walk-in Sites
Pinckney-Silver Lake Trail Trail Length: 2.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Pinckney-Waterloo Trail Trail Length: 35.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Hiking |
| Boating: |
| Boaters and anglers will find great opportunities on the many lakes throughout the recreation area. There are improved boat launches on Bruin, Halfmoon, South, North, Joslin and Portage lakes. Unimproved ramps are located on, Crooked, Gosling, and Hiland Lakes. There are hand-carry access sites onto Sullivan Lake and Pickerel Lake. The chain of seven lakes can be accessed from Bruin and Halfmoon.
Boat rentals are available at Silver Lake from Memorial Day to Labor Day for row boats, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks and your-motor-on boats for fishing. Reservations are available by calling Hell Canoe and Kayak Rentals at 734-878-2233. |
| Swimming: |
| There are two public beaches, one at Silver Lake and one at Halfmoon Lake. The Bruin Lake beach is only open to campers. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing
Pier fishing is available at Silver Lake and Crooked Lake. Shore fishing is available at Silver Lake.
Hunting
The majority of the recreation area is open to hunting according to the various seasons, except for safety zones around the developed day use areas, campgrounds and office areas. There are seasonal restrictions on shooting from April 1 to September 14. Target shooting is prohibited at any time or place. |
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| Business Meetings | |  | Baymont Inn Suites - Dowagiac, MI
The Baymont Inn and Suites of is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. With several fine dining restaurants nearby, you won't go hungry! We are minutes away from Historic Downtown Dowagiac, Sister Lakes, and several premier golf courses.
Web Site: http://www.baymontinns.com/hotel/13520 |
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| | Hotels/Motels | | | Baymont Inn Suites - Dowagiac, MI
The Baymont Inn and Suites of is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. With several fine dining restaurants nearby, you won't go hungry! We are minutes away from Historic Downtown Dowagiac, Sister Lakes, and several premier golf courses.
Web Site: http://www.baymontinns.com/hotel/13520 |
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| | Business Meetings | |  | Quality Inn Suites - Columbia City, IN
We provide easy access to area attractions and businesses. Only minutes from the Fort Wayne International Airport, Chain O' Lakes State Park and the Wagon Wheel Theatre. Children of all ages will enjoy having fun at nearby Paige's Crossing family entertainment park. Free wireless high-speed Internet.
Web Site: http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/in294 |
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| | Hotels/Motels | | | Quality Inn Suites - Columbia City, IN
We provide easy access to area attractions and businesses. Only minutes from the Fort Wayne International Airport, Chain O' Lakes State Park and the Wagon Wheel Theatre. Children of all ages will enjoy having fun at nearby Paige's Crossing family entertainment park. Free wireless high-speed Internet.
Web Site: http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/in294 |
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