Hedged in by dense shrubs that block road noise from the surrounding commercial strip, Spaulding Lake Campground sits just south of camping near Niles and runs from April through October. The buffer greenery does real work here. Reviewers consistently note how quiet the grounds feel despite the proximity to big-box retail, and the layout includes pull-through sites, many of them shaded, that accommodate RVs up to 60 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer.
Three stocked fishing ponds are the main draw for many visitors. Live crawlers are reported to work best, and at least one camper has spotted salmon moving upstream in the clear water. Beyond fishing, there is a swimming pond, walking trails, a kids' playground, and a basketball court. The campground also provides drinking water, showers, WiFi, and a dump station, covering most practical needs without requiring a trip off-site.
"Shower house is clean and taken care of," notes Erwin Y., and cleanliness comes up across multiple reviews as a consistent point. Firewood is available near the front desk. The owners are described as attentive, which likely explains the well-maintained grounds. Boat-in and walk-in access add flexibility alongside the standard drive-in option.
Campers wanting a different setup nearby can look at Blooming Bus Farms, located about a mile and a half to the southwest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpaulding Lake Campground is located in Michigan near Niles
Directions
From jct US 12 & Hwy 51: Go 1/4 mi S on Hwy 51, then 2 mi E on Bell Rd.
Address
2305 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
Coordinates
41.79533471 N
86.21617136 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 7 min from Niles, MI
- 20 min from South Bend, IN
- 22 min from Elkhart, IN
- 40 min from Michigan City, IN







