Manistee, MI

Nichols Lake South Campground

58 ratings on Recreation.gov

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

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Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.30°18°JJanuary: average high 30°F, average low 18°F32°16°FFebruary: average high 32°F, average low 16°F46°27°MMarch: average high 46°F, average low 27°F56°36°AApril: average high 56°F, average low 36°F70°48°MMay: average high 70°F, average low 48°F78°58°JJune: average high 78°F, average low 58°F81°61°JJuly: average high 81°F, average low 61°F80°61°AAugust: average high 80°F, average low 61°F73°55°SSeptember: average high 73°F, average low 55°F62°45°OOctober: average high 62°F, average low 45°F46°33°NNovember: average high 46°F, average low 33°F35°24°DDecember: average high 35°F, average low 24°F

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