Pinckney State Recreation Area Custom Search   About 31% of the trails covering the 130 acres of skiable area at Mount Brighton are red and black while 69% of the trails are beginner and intermediate. Skiers enjoy Mount Brighton; it's a great ski area. 4 feet of seasonal snow blankets the nearby ski area Mount Brighton featuring its 250 feet of altitude difference. 18 great ski lifts serve the 26 trails at Mount Brighton. Fun pastimes are abundant; there's always something for everyone. Going to Pinckney State Recreation Area is a good idea when you must spend some time in the great outdoors. Pinckney     State Recreation Area has delightful nature scenery for your viewing gratification. This is a delightful segment of wilderness where everyone has a fine time. The cheerful people of Gregory like to hang out close by; why not camp at Hell Creek Ranch since you're here at Pinckney State Recreation Area. A grade I-II, 2.4-mile-from-beginning-to-end whitewater segment can be found on nearby Huron River, the Delhi Mills segment. If you would like to get drenched, this segment of Huron River is almost certainly not for you.         Review Guidelines   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Pinckney State Recreation Area.   Lakes in and near Pinckney State Recreation Area Bruin Lake, Washtenaw County, 2 miles away Portage Lake, Livingston County, 7 miles away Mill Lake, Washtenaw County, 7 miles away Little Cedar Lake, Washtenaw County, 7 miles away Jones Lake, Ingham County, 11 miles away   Camp Grounds in and near Pinckney State Recreation Area Timberland Campground, Dexter, 3 miles away Hell Creek Ranch, Pinckney, 3 miles away Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea, 8 miles away Taylor's Beach Campground, Howell, 14 miles away Nazarene Campground, Livingston County, 14 miles away   Public Lands in and near Pinckney State Recreation Area Brighton Recreation Area, Michigan, 12 miles away W. J. Hayes State Park, Michigan, 20 miles away Cambridge State Historic Park, Michigan, 24 miles away   Marinas in and near Pinckney State Recreation Area Zukey Lake Marina, Lakeland , 12 miles away Woodland Marina, Brighton , 18 miles away Irish Hills Marina & Boat Storage, Brooklyn , 20 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Pinckney State Recreation Area Huron River, Washtenaw County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 2.4 miles long (Delhi Mills) Red Cedar River, Ingham County , 23 miles away, Class I - 0.1 miles long (Williamston)   Hotels near Pinckney State Recreation Area Holiday Inn Express CHELSEA, Chelsea , 6 miles away Comfort Inn Chelsea, Chelsea , 6 miles away Best Western Of Howell, Howell , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HOWELL, Howell , 10 miles away Kensington Inn, Howell , 10 miles away   Golf Courses near Pinckney State Recreation Area Lakelands Golf and Country Club, Pinckney , 7 miles away   Ski Areas near Pinckney State Recreation Area Mount Brighton, Michigan , 15 miles away, 250 foot drop, 18 lifts, 26 runs