Traverse City Campgrounds

[akronharry]

Having never been in this area before, we would like to camp near Sleeping Bear Dunes /Traverse City for 3 nights next week, but cannot find spots available at the most mentioned popular places recommended on this site. Does anyone have other recommendations for a campground for two of us, our two dogs and a 26 foot travel trailer? Thanks in advance.

[rdhetrick]

We stayed at Traverse City State Park. About 40 minutes from the dunes. Surprisingly, tt was a nice park in the woods, right in the middle of town. I'd stay there again.

[2gypsies1]

You probably tried to get into Platte River C.G. at Sleeping Bear Dunes - just about impossible at the last minute. (We volunteered there) The park also has another campground - D.H. Day that doesn't accept reservations but you'd need to get there early morning.

Here are some parks just south of Sleeping Bear that you might try - gorgeous areas:

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/michigan/frankfort

While there, take the day ferry over to South Manitou Island from Leland and tour the lighthouse. (We gave the tours) 🙂

We're very partial to this whole area and it's a popular one for getting a campsite.

Interlocken State Park is nice if you can score a site. Take in one of the music concerts while there.

[Dick_B]

We always stay at Timber Ridge.

[Mich_upnorth]

We are staying at Wispering Pines campground in Mancelonia right now. About an hour east of TC, but a nice quiet campground with lots of full hookup sites available. They are only about 1/4 full right now. Nice pool, laundry facilities, tennis court.

[kknowlton]

We stayed at the Petoskey KOA and it was fine. Not too far to the Dunes.

[Two_Hands]

We could not get into Sleeping Bear either. We now have reservations at Indigo Bluffs RV Resort in Empire, Michigan. Have a great trip.

[Rangerman40]

http://www.holidayparktc.com/sitemap/

We stayed there. Nice place, a couple miles to Traverse City, and about 30min to Sleeping Bear.

[is_it_friday_ye]

Try Interlochen State Park. It's not far from Traverse City and is a huge park.