Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Group Campground

I was at equestrian camping area. The facilities were pretty good. Posts for high lines, fire pits, and hand pump for water. The bathroom was a pit toilet and it looks like the inside could use a fresh coat of paint. This was my first time and road the eastern loop of trails. They were OK. My horses are barefoot and didn't like the rocky trail. The overlooks were underwhelming. I want to go back... I was at equestrian camping area. The facilities were pretty good. Posts for high lines, fire pits, and hand pump for water. The bathroom was a pit toilet and it looks like the inside could use a fresh coat of paint. This was my first time and road the eastern loop of trails. They were OK. My horses are barefoot and didn't like the rocky trail. The overlooks were underwhelming. I want to go back and check out the other loop and I'm curious what the tunnel is on the map.

BIG SITES, TREES, PRIVACY. This campground is great because 75% of the sites are big with trees offering shade and privacy. The 1.8 mile trail to the lake is a nice hike through the woods but it does have rocky trails and hills. We had some noisy neighbors and the park staff was very responsive. There are fun things to do within a 30 minute drive. We enjoyed Coffee and Cars at M1 Concourse, Secret... BIG SITES, TREES, PRIVACY. This campground is great because 75% of the sites are big with trees offering shade and privacy. The 1.8 mile trail to the lake is a nice hike through the woods but it does have rocky trails and hills. We had some noisy neighbors and the park staff was very responsive. There are fun things to do within a 30 minute drive. We enjoyed Coffee and Cars at M1 Concourse, Secret Cinema at The Maple Theater, Dixieland Flea Market, exploring Alex’s Gourmet Market, and visiting Epiphany Studio.

I’m rating this from a mountain biker’s (MTB)perspective. And my regular go to spots are Stony Creek, Tree Farm (Lakshore), DTE and Maybury State Park. It’s a nice 11 mile trail most similar to Maybury…and that makes sense as they’re both state parks. You’ll find the occasional feature, however they’re rare. I’ve been MTBing for 3 decades and this trail is more reminiscent of nature focused, e... I’m rating this from a mountain biker’s (MTB)perspective. And my regular go to spots are Stony Creek, Tree Farm (Lakshore), DTE and Maybury State Park. It’s a nice 11 mile trail most similar to Maybury…and that makes sense as they’re both state parks. You’ll find the occasional feature, however they’re rare. I’ve been MTBing for 3 decades and this trail is more reminiscent of nature focused, exposed roots & rocks technical features. Certainly there’s a flow trail vibe here and there but it’s nothing like DTE or Stony. The one thing that’s different is that it has an open air feel vs the more tunnel feel of the others. Then again it’s late Spring as of this writing and it’s not fully verdant yet. I found the overall ride more calm with the picturesque views of the lake. I felt like the elevation hit higher than other places. I only saw two other bikers during my ride and few hikers.