Traverse City State Park offers
many fun activities, including sunbathing, bird watching, swimming, picnicking,
kayaking, canoeing, boating, kite flying, camping, biking, hiking, and
walking. If you are planning to go in
the water near the beach, there is a safe swimming area. The water near the beach is shallow, which is
ideal for kayaks and small boats.
Visitors may spot waterfowl, shorebirds, and migratory birds. Bikers can explore the nearby TART Trails and Leelanau Trail, which meander through forests,
farms, vineyards, lakes, and ponds and offer unique insight into local
biodiversity. If you enjoy camping,
Traverse City State Park features 350 campsites, mini cabins, and lodges that
offer many amenities, including picnic areas, picnic tables, benches, barbecue
grill facilities, water fountains, electrical hookups, a camp store for
essential supplies, and trash cans. To
reserve campsites, you may call 800-447-2757 or visit online. If you enjoy fishing,
you may catch smallmouth bass, perch, and walleye. In addition, the park hosts many interesting
events and programs throughout the year, including cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, and guided nature walks.
Dogs are welcome on the beach if they are on a leash, and the beach is
open from sunrise until sunset.