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Traverse City KOA

Traffic noise from nearby M37 affects the front sites at this KOA, though the back half offers more distance from the road. Located 25 minutes south of Traverse City in Buckley, the campground accommodates RVs up to 65 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections.

The layout makes maneuvering large rigs straightforward, with long, level pull-through sites available. Front sites benefit from established shade trees, while back sites remain more open with partial shade coverage. Chris R. notes that "sites are close together with not a lot of trees" in some areas. The campground enforces quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM, though morning activity from children on bikes and scooters begins around 7 AM.

Family amenities include a jumping pillow, playground, pool, and mini golf course that keep children occupied. Staff delivers firewood and ice directly to sites, and the campground welcomes pets with numerous dogs typically present. WiFi, showers, and a dump station round out the standard amenities.

For additional camping options in the region, explore campgrounds near Buckley. The location serves as a base for accessing area wineries, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City attractions, making it suitable for families wanting amenities and convenient access to northern Michigan destinations.

Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 6-17, Free 0-5

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Location

Private Campground

Traverse City KOA is located in Michigan

Directions

From jct Hwy 113 & Hwy 37: Go 3-1/2 mi S on Hwy 37.

Address

9700 M37
Buckley, MI 49620

Coordinates

44.54582611 N
85.67768581 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 4/4/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 10 users
Last on 4/4/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Connectivity

T-Mobile5G
Excellent Coverage
Verified by 2 users
Last on 4/4/26
VerizonLTE
Some Coverage
Verified by 10 users
Last on 4/4/26
AT&T5G
Excellent Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+18002493203

Drive Time

22 min from Traverse City, MI
1 hr 53 min from Midland, MI
1 hr 55 min from Grand Rapids, MI
2 hrs 8 min from Muskegon, MI

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8 Reviews

Guests frequently mentioned excellent family amenities like jumping pillows and pools, plus friendly staff and pet-friendly policies. Sites accommodate all rig sizes with good tree coverage, though some road noise from M37 was noted.

Corrie

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2022

Nice KoA

25 min south of Traverse city. Nice sites, some have patios and chairs with bonfires. Nice pool and friendly staff! Lots of kids though as they have a massive kids playground.

Month of VisitJune

Ashley R.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2021

Great place!

Very peacefull! Had to come up to Traverse City for work and stayed here, really enjoyed my stay!

Sitedon’t remember

Month of VisitJuly

Marc W.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2020

Nice park

Very nice campground with lots for the kids to do... jumping pillow, jumping pad, pool, etc... We were off site exploring the area which had lots of nice places to eat and the marina was nice as well. This was one stop of several on our vacation. The camp ground offered a lot but on this trip we used this one more as a home base for the few days we visited.

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Chris R.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2020

Great family campground!!

This KOA is just south of Traverse City and very centrally located to all that makes this area so awesome! Wineries, Sleep Bear Dunes, golf courses, and of course downtown Traverse City. This campground is very well laid out and easy to maneuver any size rig. The front part of the campground is very well shaded, however, many sites are only a few feet away from M37, which can get noisy from the traffic. The back half of the campground is a little more open, but most sites are still partially shaded. The owners and staff are very friendly and accommodating. Fire wood and ice are available and they will deliver right to your site. As the caption says, great family campground. If you have kids, this is the place for you! With that being said, here is why I gave a four star rating.....we were asked promptly at 10pm to turn our music off, which wasn’t loud at all. Beyond our campsite it could not be heard at all. They have what they call a strict 10pm-8am quiet hours. At 7am there were at least 8-10 kids riding bikes and scooters all over the campground and nothing was said. I appreciate a them having policies and creating a place for families to make memories, but please enforce those policies for everyone. Oh, and one last thing....they are very pet friendly! I have never seen a campground with so many dogs! Ours had a blast!

Lisa D.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

Lovely!

Long, level, pull through. A lot of wonderful things to say - but you'll have to see for yourself! Kids love it here!

Lindsey S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2018

Typical KOA

Clean, jumping pillow, playground, nice pool- we liked that it was near traverse city. There are smaller sites but nice trees around

Month of VisitSeptember

Amanda L.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2018

Just outside the city

Tents, RVs, and Cabins! Camper’s choice! This place is the perfect spot to camp to get away yet stay close to Home (if you live nearby!). Its great for a traveler as well. There is plenty to do, there is a playground, WiFi, a pool, mini golf, bike rentals, and more!

Daniel S.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 5, 2016

Traverse City KOA

This is your typical KOA campground. Sites are close together with not a lot of trees. Activities for the kids are numerous and they really enjoyed the large jumping pillow. Cable hooked into the RV didn't work. Park is named Traverse City KOA but it is actually a half hour south the Traverse City so I would choose a different campground if you plan regular activities in Traverse City.