Nichols Lake North

In addition to being a trailhead for the North Country Trail, Nichols Lake North is also a day use area. Popular for fishing and swimming, the site is located on Nichols Lake, a short distance from Nichols Lake campground.

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General Information

Location - North Country National Scenic Trail, Nichols Lake

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Nichols Lake Campground
Walkup Lake

County - Newaygo

Seasonal and Other Information -

Open year-round.
This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access roads and/or parking lot not plowed.

April 29 - September 6

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.

Special Use Permit -

No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).

Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.

Allowed -

Nonmotorized and snow use
Llamas
Pets on leash
Nonmotorized mechanized equipment, bicycles - some segments

Prohibited -

Motorized and over-snow vehicles
Pack and saddle animals

As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -

Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas
Occupancy and Use
North Country National Scenic Trail

Day Use:
$5 vehicle per day
$15 per seven day

A Forest Service office with wood and gray siding with a green lawn.

Address: 650 North Michigan Ave. Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-4631
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)