Campsite for booking · Baldwin

Nichols Lake South Campground

via Recreation.gov Manistee, MI, Baldwin, Michigan, United States

Overview

Pitches
28
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 13:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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. Nearby Attractions

The North Country Trail covers 4,600 miles from Crown Point, NY, to Lake Sakakawea State Park, ND. The segment that includes Nichols Lake has beautiful sections for both the advanced and weekend hikers. The nearest towns are Woodland, Bitely, and Brohman, about two miles to the south. Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Nichols Lake South Campground
    Campsite · Baldwin, Michigan
    110 m from the pick-up area
  2. Walkup Lake Campground
    Campsite · Baldwin, Michigan
    1.3 km from the pick-up area
  3. Condon Lakes West
    Campsite · Baldwin, Michigan
    3.9 km from the pick-up area
  4. Highbank Lake Campground
    Campsite · Baldwin, Michigan
    5.3 km from the pick-up area
  5. Benton Lake Campground
    Campsite · White Cloud, Michigan
    6.1 km from the pick-up area
  6. Shelley Lake Campground
    Campsite · White Cloud, Michigan · Paid
    7.5 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near White Cloud
    Service point · White Cloud, MichiganWaterWaste
    14 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near North Muskegon
    Water point · North Muskegon, Michigan
    63 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Nichols Lake South Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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