Nichols Lake South Campground
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About Nichols Lake South Campground
Nichols Lake South Campground is a national park campground at Huron-Manistee National Forests in Newaygo County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Nichols Lake South Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 65 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 115 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Huron-Manistee National Forests include Gleasons Landing , Bowman Bridge, Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite, Pines Point Campground (MI) and Sand Lake Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 26 · 2024: 28 · 2025: 31
Location
Address
Manistee, Michigan
Coordinates
43.7231, -85.9025
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 90 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Gleasons Landing
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Bowman Bridge
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Hungerford Equestrian Group Campsite
Huron-Manistee National Forests
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Pines Point Campground (MI)
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Sand Lake Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Peterson Bridge
Huron-Manistee National Forests
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Nichols Lake South Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Nichols Lake South Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Nichols Lake South Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Nichols Lake South Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Nichols Lake South Campground right now?
Nichols Lake South Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Nichols Lake South Campground located?
Nichols Lake South Campground is located in Huron-Manistee National Forests, near Manistee, Michigan.
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