Established Camping
Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites
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Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites are located near Traverse City, MI, offering a camping experience surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, providing varied seasonal conditions. Nearby attractions include the Grand Traverse Bay and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, offering opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities.
Description
County
There are 10 campsites on Power/Bassett Island. These sites are not assigned, they are 1st come, 1st serve. Please use the fire pit area that is established on the site. Each site has it's own picnic table, cooking grill and campfire circle. There are maintained restrooms servicing the island.
Power Island - Bassett Island Fun Facts
Power Island is approximately 200 acres with over 3 miles of waterfront and over 5 miles of hiking trails
Bassett Island is connected to Power Island via isthmus.
Power Island has 5 rustic campsites.
Bassett Island is 1 acre in size with 5 rustic campsites.
It's a 6.5 mile boat ride from clinch Park Marina and 3.5 mile boat ride from Bower's Harbor Marina.
Power Island and Bassett Island are dedicated as quiet, nature preserves.
Fee Info
County Residents Sunday-Thursday: $25 per campsite per night County Residents Friday and Saturday: $35.00 per campsite per night Out of County Residents: $45 per campsite per night
Location
Power Island County Park Primitive Campsites is located in Michigan
Coordinates
44.872449 N
85.570054 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 12 min from Traverse City
- 2 hrs 11 min from Midland
- 2 hrs 36 min from Muskegon
- 5 hrs 4 min from Green Bay