Best RV Parks & Resorts near Traverse City, MI

The Traverse City region features several high-quality RV parks catering to motorhome travelers. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort offers 366 sites with full hookups including 30/50 amp service and operates year-round, making it ideal for seasonal flexibility. Vista Green RV Resort provides 93 sites with concrete pads and full hookups, specifically designed for RVs with no tent camping allowed. One visitor noted, "Our site was a blacktop pull-through. We were able to fit both our truck and 14-foot trailer along with my jeep. The site was easy to level." Lake Leelanau RV Park, open May through October, accommodates big rigs with 50 amp service and full hookups on spacious sites. Traverse Bay RV Resort in Williamsburg stands out as a luxury option with paved sites, full hookups, and landscaped grounds that one reviewer described as "more like a country club than camping."

Summer and fall seasons fill RV parks quickly throughout the region, with many requiring reservations months in advance. Most parks offer sanitary dump stations, with some providing on-site pump-out service for a fee. Kalkaska RV Park charges $10 for their twice-weekly pump service. Pet policies vary but most parks welcome pets with designated walking areas. Cell service is generally strong throughout the region, though WiFi quality fluctuates between parks. Wild Cherry RV Resort, despite its "resort" name, offers fewer amenities but compensates with excellent location for exploring the Leelanau Peninsula wine region. Indigo Bluffs RV Park divides into two sections - a standard campground and a luxury RV resort section exclusively for Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels. Roads throughout most parks accommodate large rigs, though some require extensions for hookups that are positioned far from parking pads.

Best RV Sites Near Traverse City, Michigan (157)

    1. Honcho Rest Campground

    3 Reviews
    Kewadin, MI
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 264-8548

    "Honcho Rest Campground is a little gem on Bass Lake in Elk Rapids, MI. The grounds are mostly well maintained and clean."

    "“Slow, Grandparents at Play” are what the signs around the campground boast, which tells you a bit about their target audience at this lovely little RV only lakeside campground in the heart of Elk Rapids"

    2. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

    21 Reviews
    Traverse City, MI
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 947-2770

    $60 - $260 / night

    "There is a camp store, turbo bikes, a variety of family activities, a pool, playground, bike park, equipment and rentals, laundry facility, cabins, cottages, and yurts for rent."

    "There is no shortage of activities here: a small pond/beach, pool, jumping pillow, dodgeball, bike trails, ATV trails, crafts, parades, etc. "

    3. Vista Green RV Resort

    1 Review
    South Boardman, MI
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 369-3400

    $69 - $79 / night

    "We were in Site# 4A (premium site). We had Full hook- up with a blacktop pull-through.
    We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep."

    4. Indigo Bluffs RV Park

    22 Reviews
    Empire, MI
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 326-5050

    "My goal is always to find campgrounds that are in state park or national forest settings, but with all the conveniences of a private campground."

    "They offer full hookups as well as 30 & 50 amp service.  Nice shower and bathroom facilities, coin laundry, pool, and camp store."

    5. Lake Leelanau RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lake Leelanau, MI
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 256-7236

    $36 - $109 / night

    "Situated just a few miles from the village of Lake Leelanau is this truly immaculately kept, family-owned and operated RV park."

    "It is beautiful, peaceful campground on Lake Leelanau which is located on the Leelanau peninsula in between West Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan in close proximity to the little town of Lake Leelanau, Suttons"

    6. Wild Cherry RV Resort

    6 Reviews
    Lake Leelanau, MI
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 271-5550

    "All sites have picnic tables but not all have fire pits (if you have your own you are allowed to use it). "

    "This was a great campground, quiet and peaceful in the cherry orchard area of west Michigan, near Glen Arbor and Traverse City."

    7. Traverse Bay RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Williamsburg, MI
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 938-5800

    "We attend a horse show circuit near by. It is the creme de la creme of RV parks. The sites are individually owned (and leased out) and many of the owners have made their lots very nice."

    "Sites are all paved with water electric and sewer, but also landscaped. Wifi is terrible but good cell coverage. There’s trash pick up at 10:00 at your site. No fire rings."

    8. Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Fife Lake, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 857-8000

    $25 - $55 / night

    "Plenty of pull-through sites and lots of grass."

    "This campground is centrally located to everything that’s going on, on the west side of the state. Whether it’s trail riding, Traverse City Cherry festival or hanging in the town of Manton."

    9. Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Fife Lake, MI
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (269) 857-8000

    $25 - $55 / night

    "We rented a extra site, so nobody could rent near us, sooo nice! Very close to Manistee River and canoe/raft liveries, very fun family togetherness activity."

    10. Kalkaska RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Kalkaska, MI
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (231) 258-9863

    "It is a pull through site that required us to do quite a bit of leveling. The hookups are rather far away so we needed extensions."

    "Pull through full hook up, everything worked great. Nice level gravel spot. Clean restroom and laundry room. The host were friendly and helpful."

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RV Park Reviews near Traverse City, MI

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Guide to Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, is a fantastic destination for RV camping, offering a variety of campgrounds that cater to different preferences and needs.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $35 to $69

RVers appreciate amenities like full hookups and recreational facilities

  • Traverse Bay RV Resort features paved sites with full hookups, a heated pool, and beautifully landscaped grounds, making it feel more like a resort.
  • At Lake Leelanau RV Park, campers can enjoy modern facilities, including clean bathrooms and a marina for boat rentals.
  • Kalkaska RV Park & Campground is known for its friendly atmosphere and well-kept amenities, including a heated pool and clean restrooms.

Explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

  • Indigo Bluffs RV Park is conveniently located near the Sleeping Bear Dunes, offering easy access to hiking trails and stunning views.
  • Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort provides a great base for exploring the nearby dunes and enjoying outdoor activities like biking and fishing.
  • Wild Cherry RV Resort is also close to the dunes, making it an excellent choice for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Traverse City, MI?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Traverse City, MI is Honcho Rest Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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