About Nichols Lake South Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (90)
What Guests Are Saying
Nichols Lake South Campground offers spacious, private campsites in a peaceful setting, making it an excellent choice for families and solo campers alike. The campground features a friendly and helpful host, clean facilities, and enjoyable recreational options like swimming, hiking, and biking. Some areas could use improvements, such as the boat launch and restroom updates, but overall, visitors appreciate the well-maintained environment and the beautiful natural surroundings.
What Guests Are Saying
Nichols Lake South Campground offers spacious, private campsites in a peaceful setting, making it an excellent choice for families and solo campers alike. The campground features a friendly and helpful host, clean facilities, and enjoyable recreational options like swimming, hiking, and biking. Some areas could use improvements, such as the boat launch and restroom updates, but overall, visitors appreciate the well-maintained environment and the beautiful natural surroundings.
Review Summary
Gary H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Very nice small campground. The lot we were on was very spacious, but also on a hill. Wish there were funds to widen the asphalt pads to accommodate the block we need under our steps. It was nice to see that there were handicap asphalt pads that provide a much wider, safe experience. The bathroom was a little dated, but everything worked just fine! We enjoyed being able to tie up our boat at the dock during the day, then beaching it at night.
Gary H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Very nice small campground. The lot we were on was very spacious, but also on a hill. Wish there were funds to widen the asphalt pads to accommodate the block we need under our steps. It was nice to see that there were handicap asphalt pads that provide a much wider, safe experience. The bathroom was a little dated, but everything worked just fine! We enjoyed being able to tie up our boat at the dock during the day, then beaching it at night.
Shaun H
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Campground was a great condition minus the ice cooler. It was not working during our stay. Had to drive 5 miles and back every day to get ice for our coolers.
Shaun H
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Campground was a great condition minus the ice cooler. It was not working during our stay. Had to drive 5 miles and back every day to get ice for our coolers.
John E
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Quiet campground with space. The lake is a great small lake to kayak fish on also.
John E
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Quiet campground with space. The lake is a great small lake to kayak fish on also.
Douglas R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Only stayed 1 night, park was nice, had nice camping pad and walking accommodations.
Douglas R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
Only stayed 1 night, park was nice, had nice camping pad and walking accommodations.
Susan H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
This is a rustic campground - no electricity at the campsites. It has become popular with the big RV “campers” who bring their loud generators and loud music. We are tent campers and did not get to enjoy the peace and quiet of the wooded setting due to the other noisy campers.
Susan H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NICHOLS LAKE SOUTH CAMPGROUND
This is a rustic campground - no electricity at the campsites. It has become popular with the big RV “campers” who bring their loud generators and loud music. We are tent campers and did not get to enjoy the peace and quiet of the wooded setting due to the other noisy campers.
Location Nichols Lake South Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 69
Manistee, MI, 49660
United States
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.
Nichols Lake South Campground is accessible via M-37, which is approximately 13 miles from both Baldwin and White Cloud. There are no interstates or major freeways within 25 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.7231 / -85.9025
Elevation: 272 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
