Just 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City and among a hilly hardwood forest of beech and maple, this rustic campground sits along the northwest shore of Arbutus Lake #4. There are 24 sites (12 are small-to-medium sites for trailer use and 11 are tent-only sites with stair access).
The lake is a string of five small lakes, connected and identified by a number. There is an accessible boat launch. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, Northern pike, rock bass, small mouth bass, sunfish and yellow perch.
The campground is located 10.6 miles southeast of Traverse City via US-31 and Three Mile Road.
A boat launch is located on Arbutus Lake.
Crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, small mouth bass, sunfish and yellow perch are caught in Arbutus Lake.
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Explore Arbutus Lake from the campground.
This rustic campground is located on Arbutus Lake.
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
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