Camping in Traverse City, MI: 10 Best Tent Campgrounds in 2024

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Pitch your tent and let the adventure begin in Michigan! Explore these campgrounds with tent camping sites, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. From starry nights to marshmallow delights, find your camping paradise in Michigan and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Top Tent Campgrounds near Traverse City, Michigan

Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground

21 milesManton, MI

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Manton Trails RV Park, Hotel & Campground is located 15 minutes north of Cadillac and 45 minutes SE of Traverse City in the quaint town of Manton, Michigan. Offering a large and clean bath house with "close-sized" showers, a luxury that most all campers enjoy! This park is spread across 80 acres with 146 sites and surrounded by thousands of acres of State land to explore and close to the State’s ORV and Side-by-Side Trail Head (MISS-KAL) of the Manistee National Forest. This ORV Trailhead allows direct access to Michigan's many miles of Side-by-Side Trails. Guests can take ORV trips to Traverse City, Cadillac, Petoskey, and even the Upper Peninsula and Mackinaw Island. ATVs and ORVs can be parked within your site(s) and ridden to the ORV Trailhead. If the weather outside is too hot, take a dip in the one-acre Lake/Pond or float down the nearby Manistee River courtesy of Chippewa Landing Livery. Book your spot today!

Hiking
Basketball
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Volleyball
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Log Lake Campground

23 milesKalkaska, MI

4.84 Verified Reviews

Experience Pure Michigan at Log Lake Campground in Kalkaska. Spend your day swimming or fishing in the beautiful Log Lake, work on your swing at one of the three golf courses nearby, rent a canoe and get out on the water, try to catch some dinner while fishing, and so much more! For outdoor enthusiasts, the North Country Hiking trail is just north as well as the Sand Lakes Quiet Area. Book your spot today for a truly unforgettable experience!

Beach
Waterfront
Fishing
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Dump Station

Chain-O-Lakes Campground

24 milesBellaire, MI

5.01 Verified Review

Chain-O-Lakes Campground is your hub to Michigan fun. With a great location, beautiful surroundings, and many sites to choose from, you're bound to have a wonderful stay! Take a splash in the pool, have a party at the pavilion, visit the local breweries, and so much more. Disconnect with the hustle and bustle of daily like and reconnect with the outdoors in a fun way at Chain-O-Lakes Campground. Book your spot today!

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Dog Park
Playground
Ice Cream
Horseshoes
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Internet Access
General Store
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Barnes Park Campground, Eastport

27 miles12298 Barnes Park Rd, Eastport, MI

4.599 Verified Reviews

Antrim County's Barnes Park Campground offers Northern Michigan's finest camping. Located on Grand Traverse Bay, the park offers spacious wooded campsites. The friendly safe environment makes this park a perfect place for a family vacation or a quiet get-away. Whether you choose to walk the beach, sit by the campfire, hike in the woods on the trails, or ride your bike, make Barnes Park Campground your vacation destination!

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Waterfront
Hiking
Playground
Basketball
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Frankfort Crystal Lake RV Resort

30 milesFrankfort, MI

4.710 Verified Reviews

Experience the kindness of Northern Michigan at Frankfort Crystal Lake RV Resort. This premier RV Resort and Campground is located just a few minutes from Frankfort and the Lake Michigan Shoreline. This location is the perfect spot where nature meets leisure. The resort provides all kinds of modern comforts and amenities.

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Crooked Lake Campground

34 milesLake City, MI

4.812 Verified Reviews

Fill your camping vacation with water focused adventure at Crooked Lake Campground. Offering a great swimming beach, a paved boat ramp, modern bathhouses, a covered pavilion for events, and so much more. Crooked Lake Campground offers both electric and rustic campsites, as well as a rustic cabin. Getaway and experience Pure Michigan. Book your spot today!

Beach
Waterfront
Fishing
Boat Launch
Playground
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Dump Station
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Higgins Lake Campground

49 milesRoscommon, MI

4.25 Verified Reviews

A stay at Higgins Lake Campground is a stay that you may never want to end. You'll be nestled along the edge of a quiet forest only one mile from Higgins Lake and near Au Sable River, State Forests, and more. With the activities on site and the lovely atmosphere, you may think that staying on site is all you need for your vacation but a visit to Higgins Lake is a must-see. With so much to do and see, Higgins Lake Campground is the ultimate getaway in Michigan. Book your spot today!

Playground
Outdoor Theater
Basketball
GaGa Ball
Volleyball
Horseshoes
Shuffleboard
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General Store
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Rose Lake Park

49 milesLeRoy, MI

4.516 Verified Reviews

If you're looking to experience Pure Michigan, look no further than Rose Lake Park, located on Rose Lake. Enjoy great fishing, beautiful camping, swimming, and much more. Let the kids spend the day running around the playground, host an event at the pavillion, or take a hike on the White Pine Trail. Book your spot today for an unforgettable Michigan camping getaway!

Canoeing / Kayaking
Beach
Waterfront
Fishing
Dog Park
Boat Launch
Mini-Golf
Paddle Boat
Arts & Crafts
Playground
Ice Cream
Basketball
Sports Field
Volleyball
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Camp-Resort: Petoskey

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™56 milesPetoskey, MI

4.624 Verified Reviews

Experience amazing sunsets and hunting for the famous Petoskey stone during your Northern Michigan vacation at Jellystone Park™ Petoskey. With 30 acres of wooded and beautifully landscaped grounds that provide everything you could need for a relaxing vacation in Michigan's great outdoors, Jellystone Park Petoskey is the perfect spot for you. Set up camp on spacious full hookup RV sites with concrete pads or get back to basics and experience tent camping underneath the starry skies. You'll also find a great selection of cabin rentals if you prefer more of a home away from home. It's also conveniently located just seven minutes from Gabriel Farms & Winery, a popular spot for wine, beer, and cider. Book your spot today!

Pool
Hot Tub / Sauna
Dog Park
Arts & Crafts
Restaurant
Playground
GaGa Ball
Horseshoes
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Showers
Internet Access
General Store
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Timber Surf Campground

57 milesFountain, MI

4.620 Verified Reviews

Timber Surf Campground is a family-owned campground for 30 years. It is located on a beautiful round Lake in Fountain, Michigan. Swim in the shallows of a clean, safe lake, with the natural beauty of a white sandy bottom and enjoy the rustic tranquility of the tall shade trees. Timber Surf Resort is located only 30 minutes from Ludington, Manistee, and Baldwin. Enjoy fishing on the lake, boating, paddling, and kayaking through their on-site rentals. Whether you're catching up around an open fire or visiting a nearby city, you are sure to enjoy your stay at Timber Surf Campground!