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Traverse City State Park

47 Reviews

About

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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…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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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

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47 Reviews

Alexandra M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2023

Convenient 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…

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Traverse City State Park by Alexandra M., October 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Traverse City State Park by Alexandra M., October 16, 2023
  • Review photo of Traverse City State Park by Alexandra M., October 16, 2023
Eilionora D.
Reviewed Sep. 5, 2022

Busy 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…

Month of VisitAugust
Joe M.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2022

Traverse 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.

Site119
Month of VisitSeptember

Location

Traverse City State Park is located in Michigan

Detail location of campground

Address

1132 US Highway 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686

Coordinates

44.74599680717614 N
85.55043504624712 W

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