Nichols Lake South Campground
Nichols Lake South Campground is a national forest campground in Michigan. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 43.72306, -85.90250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Kayaking, Sailing, Star Gazing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Nichols Lake South Campground
Overview Located on the south side of Nichols Lake, the campground and surrounding area offer excellent opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, camping, or just relaxing. Recreation Fishing and boating are popular activities at Nichols Lake. There is a paved boat launch at the campground. This site is one of the locations on the National Forest's for Kids Fishing Day Events for Michigan's Free Fishing Day in early June. Ice fishing is also popular in the winter. Swimming areas are marked with buoys, but there are no lifeguards. The North Country National Scenic Trail goes through the site near the boat ramp, providing good hiking opportunities. Facilities Nichols Lake has 29 family sites on paved spurs. Drinking water, flush toilets, and showers are provided. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. A wood ramp and stairs lead down to the lake from the campground. A short path along the lake provides access for fishing. Natural Features At 160 acres, Nichols Lake offers shore, pier, and boat fishing. Typical fish species available include bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, black crappie, and northern pike. There is a swimming beach and accessible fishing pier available. Those wishing to enjoy the day at Nichols Lake will find a day use area located on the north side of the lake. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions The North Country Trail covers 4,600 miles from Crown Point, NY, to Lake Sakakawea
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Newaygo County Parks · 8.7 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Wesco · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 307 designated routes (237 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Lake South Campground | RV park | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Walkup Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Walk Up Lake Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Condon Lake Backcountry Campsites | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Condon Lakes West | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Sawkaw Lake Campsites | National forest camping area | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.