
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 28
- Max rig length
- 65 ft
About this 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. 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.
Getting there
From Baldwin, take M-37 south for 13.5 miles to 11 Mile Road. Turn right. Go west approximately 4.5 miles to the campground entrance. From White Cloud, take M-37 north for 13 miles to 11 Mile Road. Turn west for 4.5 miles to the campground.
Activities
- WATER SKIING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- KAYAKING
- SAILING
- STAR GAZING
- SWIMMING
- SWIMMING SITE
- WATER SPORTS
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
- BACKPACKING
- BIRDING
- CANOEING
- ICE FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Condon Lakes WestHuron-Manistee National Forests2 mi
- Gleasons LandingHuron-Manistee National Forests10 mi
- Bowman BridgeHuron-Manistee National Forests12 mi
- Bowman Lake AreaHuron-Manistee National Forests12 mi
- Hungerford Equestrian Group CampsiteHuron-Manistee National Forests14 mi
- Pines Point Campground (MI)Huron-Manistee National Forests17 mi
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