Pinckney Crooked Lake Campground
Open for the season. Reservations available through MiDNRReservations.com. Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 11:54PM EDT until June 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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About
Crooked Lake Rustic Campground sits within the 11,000-acre Pinckney Recreation Area in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The 25-site campground occupies a quiet spot on Crooked Lake, accessible via a dirt road off Silver Hill Road. Sites are equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, while shared facilities include vault toilets and a single hand-pump well for drinking water. The campground provides direct lake access through a dirt boat launch and wooden floating pier, making it well-suited for fishing and kayaking. Crooked Lake offers good fishing opportunities, and kayak rentals are available at the campground. The Crooked Lake Trail connects to 26 miles of multi-use trails in the recreation area, popular for mountain biking and backpacking with backcountry campsites along the route. As a rustic campground, there are no electrical hookups, showers, or dump station. The isolated setting and basic amenities attract campers looking for a more primitive experience within easy reach of Ann Arbor and Brighton.
Directions
From US-23: Take Exit #49 (North Territorial Rd). Travel west 11 miles to Dexter Town Hall Rd. Turn right and travel 1 mile north to the park entrance. Turn left on Silver Hill Rd and continue to the campground access road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (734) 426-4913 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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