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  3. Traverse City
  4. SFC Arbutus Lake

Camping at SFC Arbutus Lake near Traverse City

State park · Traverse City · 24 campsites

A forested campground near fishing. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

NEW – Some State Forest Campgrounds will pilot same day registrations in the reservation system. This offers more payment options, real-time registration, and campsite availability view from anywhere.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 35 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

24 available sites

24 open of 24 sites
Site A1
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A2
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A3
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A4
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A5
Tent · Up to 20 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A6
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A7
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Site A8
Tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Going to Camp

Availability on Going to Camp.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
A24✓✓$20
A23✓✓$20
A22✓✓$20
A21✓✓$20
A20✓✓$20
A19✓✓$20
A18✓✓$20
A17✓✓$20
A16✓✓$20
A15✓✓$20
A14✓✓$20
A13✓✓$20
A12✓✓$20
A11✓✓$20
A10✓✓$20
A9✓✓$20
A8✓✓$20
A7✓✓$20
A6✓✓$20
A5✓✓$20
A4✓✓$20
A3✓✓$20
A2✓✓$20
A1✓✓$20

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Park notices 1
  • STOP! Read this first!

    You must register your site on line BEFORE setting up camp. AND you must be physically at the park and ready to set up camp. Campsites are not guaranteed until online registration is complete. If you register and are not physically at the location to establish camp, your booking may be cancelled.

From the Michigan State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
24 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Michigan State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Michigan State Parks ↗

24 openSites from $20/night
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Amenities & location

  • Fire Ring
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

N. Arbutus Lake Rd
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SFC Arbutus Lake: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at SFC Arbutus Lake?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at SFC Arbutus Lake?
Reservable on midnrreservations.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at SFC Arbutus Lake?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the midnrreservations.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 24 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on midnrreservations.com
Getting there
Listing N. Arbutus Lake Rd (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Pi Acres

4.5 mi from SFC Arbutus Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $70/night
$139 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Farm Drive Retreat

6.2 mi from SFC Arbutus Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $47/night
$94 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night

The Lucky Pinecone

7.5 mi from SFC Arbutus Lake (straight-line)
Sites from $17/night
$34 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

24 individual reservable campsites from State parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

24 sites · $20/night

24 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • Swim at the beach or go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person
    • NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission Traverse City area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2014 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite FS. Bunkhouse. Dogs welcome
    2014 Forest River Wildwood X-Lite FS. Bunkhouse. Dogs welcome

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 1 mi from campground

    $100/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    R & D's RV (Delivery only)
    R & D's RV (Delivery only)

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 10 mi from campground

    $155/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2021 Jayco 32TSBH Huge Bunkhouse room
    2021 Jayco 32TSBH Huge Bunkhouse room

    Travel trailer · 35 ft · sleeps 10 · 11 mi from campground

    $163/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near SFC Arbutus Lake

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

    Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person

    NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission
    NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine & Food Tour on Old Mission

    Traverse City area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person

    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
    5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula

    Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $79/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on State parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 2026100%0%0%
    Dec 2026100%0%0%
    Jan 2027100%0%0%
    Feb 2027100%0%0%
    Mar 2027100%0%0%
    Apr 2027100%0%0%
    May 2027100%0%0%
    4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

    Traverse City area · 4 hr · from $74/person

    Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car - Private TC Wine Tour
    Designated Driver TC - We Drive Your Car - Private TC Wine Tour

    Traverse City area · 5 hr · from $369/person

    NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour
    NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour

    Traverse City area · 4 hr–5 hr · from $69/person

    Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    Traverse City area · 6 hr–7 hr · from $169/person

    Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!
    Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

    Traverse City area · 1 hr · from $159/person

    Private Traverse City Winery or Brewery Tour
    Private Traverse City Winery or Brewery Tour

    Traverse City area · 4 hr · from $700/person