Muskegon County operates Blue Lake County Park as a small lakeside campground on Big Blue Lake near camping near Twin Lake, open from May 15 through September 15. The park sits directly on the water, with sites that mix forested and open terrain. Access is flexible: campers can drive in, walk in, hike in, or arrive by boat. The campground is small enough that the entire lake-facing layout stays visible from most sites.
Water access is the consistent draw here. The swimming beach gets good marks for cleanliness, and multiple reviewers note the views across the lake, particularly from site 1, which one camper called the best in the park for sightlines toward the water. Wildlife sightings are common. Fishing is possible from the lake, though the campground itself does not include a dedicated fishing pier. Diamond Point Campground and Oak Knoll Family Campground are nearby alternatives in the same corridor if Blue Lake fills up.
Hookups include electric and water, with a dump station on site. Showers and restrooms are available, though conditions have varied by season. One reviewer reported finding restrooms in poor shape mid-summer despite prior positive reports. The 15-amp electrical outlets have caused issues for some campers; the 30-amp connections appear more reliable. There is no playground. At $45 per night, the campground works well for a short lakeside stay without the crowds common at larger Lake Michigan-area parks.
Description
25 modern campsites with open and shaded sites All campsites offer water and electric hookups Opens about May 15th and closes on the first Sunday after September 15th
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlue Lake County Park is located in Michigan near Twin Lake
Directions
Blue Lake County Park is located on Big Blue Lake north of Muskegon on Nichols Road. Take U.S. 31 to the Russell Road exit, go right (north) on Russell Road to Owassippi Road, turn right (east) and follow Owassippi Road one (1) mile to Nichols Road, turn left (north). The campground entrance is approximately 1/4 miles on Nichols Road.
Address
10701 Nichols Rd
Holton, MI 49425
Coordinates
43.44968737 N
86.19303597 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/31/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 21 min from Muskegon, MI
- 50 min from Grand Rapids, MI
- 1 hr 35 min from Kalamazoo, MI
- 3 hrs 43 min from Sheboygan, WI
