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Mackinaw/Pickerel Lake Otsego


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Charles Vandenberg

September 25, 2023

Great campground, the road in was a little on the rough side and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous about getting stuck towing a trailer and all but we did fine in the end. The lake is not much use for fishing from shore but with a canoe or small boat or something there are some fish to be had. That said I certainly understand that there are better fishing opportunities readily available at other spots nearby. It is a very pretty location. Large campground with lots of sizeable spots and it was pretty quiet in the fall when we were there.

Zieneth Starr

October 12, 2022

Absolutely no road noise, crystal clear lake, clean campsites.

Patrick King

October 22, 2021

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

September 13, 2021

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

Steven

July 29, 2021

Awesome place. Maintained very well, with very tidy campsites. Some of them are a little close to each other, but not all. Plenty of hiking, fishing, and kayaking opportunities around.

joel jeffery

May 31, 2021

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

May 26, 2021

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

Amber M

April 08, 2021

Been going here since I was born. Been taking my kid there since he was born. Amazing place. Quiet for the most part.

Maggie Gentner

March 03, 2021

(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.