Traverse City Campground is an urban state park campground located just 2 miles from downtown Traverse City on the east arm of Grand Traverse Bay, offering 348 modern sites with electrical service (20-, 30-, and 50-amp options) and direct access to a quarter-mile sandy beach for swimming and paddling.

The park features a day-use area with boat launch access, paddlesport rentals through Paddle TC, fishing opportunities at nearby Mitchell Creek, and connections to the 10.

5-mile TART Trail for biking; note that the campground is closed through the 2026 season for renovations, though the day-use shoreline area remains open.