Loons calling across Green Lake in the early morning is one of the more consistent details reviewers mention about this forested section of Interlochen State Park. The 600-series sites that make up the north loop are separated from the 700-series south sites by the boat launch area, and the layout gives the north section a distinct character: large, mostly level sites spaced well apart, with some positioned directly on the water. Access is drive-in, and RVs up to 30 feet can use the electric hookups available here.
Amenities are limited but functional. Water comes from hand pumps, restrooms are pit toilets, and showers require a short drive or roughly a mile walk through the woods to the main Interlochen campground. Stairs lead directly down to the lake, which reviewers describe as clean, though the shoreline is rocky and mucky rather than a proper beach. The state park does flag swimmer's itch as a seasonal concern, so check current conditions before letting kids wade in.
Road noise is the most frequently mentioned drawback. The campground runs parallel to M-137, and several reviewers note that traffic carries into the sites, particularly for light sleepers. Cell coverage is limited, with one reviewer getting only one bar of LTE on T-Mobile. Duck Lake Campground sits just to the northeast if electric hookups and more developed facilities are a priority. Gerard E. sums up the setup plainly: "No electric, hand pump for water and pit toilets spread throughout the area." This campground makes the most sense for campers who want direct lake access and spacious sites and can tolerate the trade-offs that come with rustic infrastructure.
Description
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more:https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGreen Lake Rustic North is located in Michigan near Interlochen
Public CampgroundDirections
The park is located at 4167 M-137, Interlochen, MI, 49643. From US-31, south on M-137. Park # is 231-276-9511
Address
4167 M 137
Interlochen, MI 49643
Coordinates
44.62619299971839 N
85.76675481942046 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/1/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 11/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/1/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 11/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 25 min from Traverse City, MI
- 1 hr 54 min from Midland, MI
- 2 hrs 7 min from Muskegon, MI
- 4 hrs 35 min from Green Bay, WI
