TRAVERSE CITY STATE PARK
Traverse City State Park features a quarter mile of beautiful beach on the Grand Traverse Bay. The park is only two miles from downtown Traverse City, one of the most popular resort towns in Michigan. The campground is open year round with heated restrooms.
The park was established in 1920 on about 16 acres of land after the logging industry in the area began to wane. In 1921 and 1939, parcels were added to increase the park's land area to its present size. The original inhabitants of the land were the Ottawa branch of the Algonquin Indians.
The Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. Details and information on how to obtain your Michigan Recreation Passport can be found by visiting the
MICHIGAN RECREATION PASSPORT web page.
Traverse City-Group Use Area(231) 922-5270Electrical Service, Group Use Area, Modern Restrooms, Winter Camping
Traverse City-Modern(800) 447-2757 343 site(s)Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms
A food concession and boat rental is located in the day-use area.