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Reviews for Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
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Pontiac, MI

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This is the most quiet campground I have ever been too. In fact both times I camped here my group was the only equestrians camping there. Sort of an open field with camping around the edges, but there are sites that have shade. The trails I found to be awesome. A bit of everything-fields, marshes, hills, forest. the only problem was the bugs. they were awful! Deer flies all over, and ants in the campground. I would come back here, and do recommend the secnic overlook trail for beautiful views of the lake.
Reviewed by: vero on 8/5/2010 8:51:59 AM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 6/12/2010 Hometown: Nashville, MI

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Campground is spacious and grassy with attractive scenery. Trails offer a mixture of flat and hilly terrain and several loops from the campground - long or short, hilly or flat - take your pick. Three scenic overlooks from the horse trails are marked on the map. (A detailed map is available from the modern campground office - better than the one found at the DNR web site). Many areas of trails are "rockless" providing ample opportunity for extended trots. Fantastic for day rides or camping!!
Reviewed by: Doug on 10/13/2008 9:19:31 AM
 Experience: Beginner Ride Date: 10/12/2008 Hometown: Howell, MI

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Great well marked trails, hills, fields, all the fun stuff. Great footing, very soft. I didn't stay in the campground over night, but they were very grassy and offered shadey spots too!
Reviewed by: KLV on 3/16/2005 2:24:06 PM
 Experience: Expert Ride Date: 9/12/2005 Hometown: Rockford , MI

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If you're not in good physical condition, you'd better bring your own water, or someone to help pump it from the 195' well! Just kidding, but it was somewhat of a workout. I was there for the first time two weeks ago with a bunch of women friends (chick weekend!) but I enjoyed it so much my boyfriend and I went back the weekend of the 4th for one night. It is an easy 1 1/2 hr drive from the Toledo Oh area.
Reviewed by: Marianne on 7/7/2004 6:06:09 PM
 Experience: Intermediate Ride Date: Hometown: , OH