Traverse City-Modern Campground

Keith J Charters Traverse City State Park

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The modern campground is divided into three loops, including the west, central and east loop. The urban campground features wooded sites with lots of tree cover. A day-use area is located directly across U.S. 31 from the campground and includes a quarter-mile of shoreline along the east arm of the Grand Traverse Bay, a designated swimming beach and a picnic area. The central and east loops have 20- and 30-amp service and the west loop has 20-, 30- and 50-amp service. Recycling is available in the campground.

About the Area

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The park is a short drive from downtown Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the National Cherry Festival, fall color tours, wineries and casinos.

For more info about local events and attractions, visit mytraversecity.com.

Activities (Display as List)

Winter Camping Item is accessible.
Winter Camping

Facilities (Display as List)

Cabins & Lodges Item is accessible.
Cabins & Lodges
Concession/ Store Item is accessible.
Concession/ Store: The campground office sells firewood, ice and some souvenirs.
Electrical Service Item is accessible.
Electrical Service: The central and east loops have 20- and 30-amp service. The west loop has 20-, 30- and 50-amp service.
Group Use Area Item is accessible.
Group Use Area: A group-use site is available in the campground for youth groups only. Please call the park to make a reservation.
Mini Cabin Item is accessible.
Mini Cabin
Modern Restrooms Item is accessible.
Modern Restrooms: Three modern restroom buildings offer showers and restroom facilities, including a family restroom (east and west loop only). The west and east bathrooms are accessible.
Playground Item is accessible.
Playground: There are swings in the west loop.
Sanitation Station Item is accessible.
Sanitation Station: The park’s sanitation station offers potable water and two lanes.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service Item is accessible.
Some Campsites with 50 amp Service