Interlochen State Park — Attraction in Green Lake Township

This was a great state park. There are two sides to it with a camp store, boat launch, playground, beach and Pavillion in the middle.

As you are entering the campground you either go right or left. If you go right the sites are much more wooded and it's hilly. If you go left, the area is flat with less trees but not devoid of trees by any means! The sites a rather close together. Bathroom is clean and well kept.

Interlochen Center for the Arts is a "relatively short" walk and very quick drive from camp. It is directly across the street just a winding road to get into camp. I love the center as I was accepted to attend there 30 years ago. Depending on the concert and venue you can sit outside the main auditorium and hear the performances free of charge. This is world renowned talent. No one was there to play. However, it was the end of one summer camp session. Thus, we could go over and listen and watch these talented teens from across the world preform. It was amazing what the learned in 2 weeks.

Back to camping... I'd suggest adding 5 ft to rig length to make sure you have enough space in site. Some sites are not very level, especially if you are going just off of picture on the website. We had to prop our 30ft trailer up on 4 blocks to get level. My husband is used to driving and reversing semi's, so to have issues here was not the way to start the vacation. It took over an hour to get in right that we could stay within our spot and get level. This is longer than our normal 10 to 20 minutes.

There was a dog area for the beach. Some informational activities via the rangers on the weekends. The campground Beach is shared with the public. It was very busy on the weekends, total opposite during the week. Nice shelter for gatherings but a distance from parking lot and campground.

This is maybe 20 minutes from Traverse City. Wineries, breweries, distilleries, great restaurants, parks and so much more.

We give Interlochen campground 4 out of 5 smores because of tight uneven site. Otherwise it 2as a great...

Interlochen State Park – A True Michigan Gem for Nature Lovers

If you’re looking for a peaceful, nature-rich camping experience in northern Michigan, Interlochen State Park is the place to be. Nestled between Green Lake and Duck Lake, this campground offers a perfect balance of comfort and wilderness.

⛺️ Tent and Cabin Options Whether you’re pitching a tent or staying in one of the cozy cabins, you’ll find a great setup. Tent campers will appreciate the many tall, sturdy trees—perfect for tying rain tarps or hammocks. The sites vary from grassy and shaded to gravel and open, giving you flexibility based on your preference. Cabins are simple but charming, and a great option if you’re looking for more shelter.

🚿 Clean Facilities The bathhouses are reliably clean and offer hot water showers, which is always a win after a day outdoors. While like any busy park things can get a little messy at peak hours, the facilities are generally well-maintained.

🐶 Pet & Family Friendly Expect to see lots of happy dogs here—Interlochen is definitely dog-friendly, so long as your pup stays leashed and respectful. It’s also very family-oriented, so keep an eye out for kids biking around the loops or playing near the roads.

🌲 Friendly Campers & Great Trails The campground has a warm community feel—campers are friendly, respectful, and often happy to chat. You’ll also find lovely walking trails that wind through tall pines and natural surroundings, perfect for a morning hike or a sunset stroll.

🔥 Camp Store & Firewood There’s a nice camp store on-site with the essentials and some souvenirs. Firewood is available from a third-party seller near the store—3 bundles for $20 (cash or Venmo), which is a convenient and fair deal.

🌿 Final Thoughts Interlochen State Park is a beautiful place to unplug, reconnect with nature, and enjoy Michigan’s outdoors. With its variety of campsites, tree coverage for tarps, peaceful trails, and a friendly atmosphere, it’s one of those places you’ll want to return to...

Two lakes on opposing road sides. The large campsite on Duck Lake is not rustic (mostly for RVs and those who like showers and almost suburbia camping). Also, Duck Lake isn't great for swimming because it tends toward oily (natural? ) and could affect sensitive subtypes. The two campsites (and boat dock) on Green Lake has less amenities (only out houses and water pumps). They are called "rustic" but aren't really (if you consider rustic to mean out in deep woods, animal sightings, no main roads near, etc.). The south sight has no access to Green Lake. You can wade south of the boat dock, or walk out from shared stairs descending from the north site. Green Lake isn't really a swimming lake either. In addition, there really aren't any shore-access fishing sites (unless you consider trying to catch something from the boat-launch dock) fishing ... which is thin at best. When the camp description indicates great fishing, they must mean if you bring a boat and launch it out and try 1,000 feet from shore. All the sites have those idiot-proof cement-and-steal fire rings, which make for easy-start fires, but give off half the heat and one-quarter the beauty as the traditional ground-level fire rings. Yes, there is some traffic noise, and noise from the music school (during some weekends) and residential homes on the far-end of the lakes ... but if you're visiting to see the wonderful Interlochen school and attend their concerts, you'll have a nice time. These campsites are best suited for folks who like to be close to the Interlochen music school, restaurants and stores, or as a great place to reach different localities such as the Dunes, the Light Houses, the fun small towns in the area, or Traverse City. For those who want real wilderness camping, other sites (which are off this well-beaten track) should look elsewhere All-in-all, nice sites for CASUAL campers ... not for...