Shelley Lake Campground
usfs · MI
- dump station6.8 mi
- fuel station1.5 mi
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About
Shelley Lake is a 15-acre lake, surrounded by National Forest land, the family-style campground is the only access to the lake. A foot-bridge over the creek leads to one of the sites. This campground is very popular during fishing season. Sites are surrounded by an oak and maple forest. The lake is only 15-feet at its deepest point.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 6.8 mi
dump station
Newaygo County Parks
- 1.5 mi
fuel station
Mobil
- 1.8 mi
propane
Propane
- 9.6 mi
grocery
Houseman's Foods
- 5.0 mi
trailhead
Nichols Lake North Nct Trailhead
- 5.1 mi
attraction
Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary
- 2.9 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Forest road access near this stay: SHELLY LAKE RECREATION AREA in Huron-Manistee National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MI
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

