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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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t like the caterpillars that fall from the trees and into our laps. Other than that our family has been camping here over 23 years. Never had any issues. There has been a bear spotted before down by the boat launch. It’s pretty safe though. Love that you can take a shower to clean up.
This campground is very nice for a weekend camping trip we planned! Will be back in the future. The lake is great to kayak and fish, caught some big bass!
Extended Season Open until October 9, 2023. Beautiful, well kept spacious sites. Beautiful views.. clean flush toilets, fantastic atmosphere and the absolute BEST campground manger.. still time to make some more memories this year
It's been 12 years since I've camped at this campground, and unlike other places the campground got cleaner. Bathrooms were clean, the road was blown off and made it nice for long boarding. And a dock to put your boat at for easy access for water sports. The camp manager is doing a great job.. Thank you my family had a great week.
Great. Clean flush restrooms, showers, great forest and lake. Road and pads at each site are paved. Large sites, most well separated from each other. Lake views. Small private beach.
