Chain of Lakes Area

Lake life fifteen minutes from Ann Arbor

Northwest of Dexter, the Portage Chain of Lakes strings together all-sports water — Portage, Baseline, and their connected lakes — lined with everything from original cottages to substantial year-round rebuilds.

The Pinckney Recreation Area's trails border the lakes, and downtown Dexter and Ann Arbor stay within an easy drive. School district varies by shoreline, so confirm address by address.

  • All-sports boating on the Portage chain
  • Pinckney Rec Area trails next door
  • Year-round lake living within Ann Arbor's orbit
At a glance
LocationNorthwest of Dexter along Dexter-Pinckney Rd
HousingLakefront and lake-access homes, cottages to custom rebuilds
Built1920s cottages through current custom construction
SchoolsDexter or Pinckney schools depending on location
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