Public campground in Manistee, MI

NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND

P.O. Box 69, Manistee, MI 49660
About 39 miles northeast of Muskegon, MI

RV site details

RV sites28
RV lengthUp to 65 ft
Elevation843 ft
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND

NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND is a public campground in Manistee, MI. It has 28 campsites. 10 sites can be reserved. 18 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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. 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. Nichols Lake has 29 family sites on paved spurs.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In and Paved

Location

P.O. Box 69, Manistee, MI 49660
About 39 miles northeast of Muskegon, MI
Elevation 843 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, and lake or reservoir. For trip planning, the source identifies Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Swimming among the recreation options at or near this Manistee campground.

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming