Established Camping
Traverse City State Park
About
Municipal
Traverse City State Park is a 47-acre state park set in a more urban setting and featuring .25 miles of beautiful beach on the Grand Traverse Bay. The park is located only 3 miles from downtown Traverse City, one of the Michigan's most popular resort towns.
The park was established in 1920 on…
Reservation Info
Recreational passport required
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
GuideConvenient Location
We were camping in mid-October. It was chilly out and raining, but the bathrooms there were still nice! It has a good location in Traverse City, but unfortunately the park isn’t connected to the bay. There is a walk over bridge, so you don’t have to cross the road! But the park is right next to a…
TravelerBusy Campground in the ❤️ of Traverse City
Absolutely loved this campground in terms of location to do things around Traverse City. Was easy to get into town. Loved how well maintained the facilities are. As a tent camper, it’s nice to have well maintained showers to feel fresh after.
WARNING ⚠️ If you’re looking for a quieter campground…
ScoutTraverse City State Park
Campground is basically right in town. Lots of road and airport noise. Beach is on the other side of the highway from park. Sites are not secluded but good hammock trees abound. Nice showers. Convenient jumping off point to explore NW Michigan.
Location
Traverse City State Park is located in Michigan
Address
1132 US Highway 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
Coordinates
44.74599680717614 N
85.55043504624712 W