Mackinaw/Pickerel Lake Otsego

Patrick King

Some excellent sites with decent lake access, many decent sites. Boat launch. Seems well-maintained. Road from main drag washboard in spots. Lots of owls heard. Didn't fish, so can't comment

James P

Nice campground. Very rustic. No electricity, running water, etc. The lake is crystal clear, and the lots are a good size.

joel jeffery

Love this place nice large lots everything easy access to wake is beautiful good swimming good fishing large bluegills and rainbow trout the people are all friendly there camping there really enjoyed it

TP on a Roll

Nice campground. Primitive. Great fishing lake. Somebody stole our friends nice cooler during our past night, so keep stuff locked up.

Maggie Gentner

(Summary: Beautiful and peaceful during the week, much more crowded on the weekend.) My husband and I camped at Pigeon River State Forest Campground and came to Pickerel Lake twice during our stay. The first day was gorgeous: blue skies, quiet lake, peaceful kayak. The water is so clear and blue! We spotted a bald eagle flying overhead as we were kayaking. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to come back the next day (a Saturday). The lake was still beautiful, but unfortunately much more crowded and noisy. A giant inflatable swan took your attention away from the natural beauty of the lake. On another trip up north we stopped by again and did a little fishing. My sister caught frogs for bait along the shoreline and caught a few fish, but we didn't really catch anything using worms. It was warm and the water was again very clean and refreshing. We walked some of the trail loops on the campground and the sites seemed fairly nice.