Traverse City State Park

Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park features over a quarter mile of beautiful sandy beach on East Grand Traverse Bay. The park is located two miles from downtown Traverse City and is accessible via the Traverse Area Recreational Trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. The campground is open year round with heated restrooms.<br><br> Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park is a 45 minute drive from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The National Cherry Festival, Traverse City Film Festival, and Horseshow by the Bay are among the community's more popular special events. The Traverse City region has a fantastic reputation for dozens of local wineries and craft breweries.<br><br> Traverse City State Park took on the name Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park in July of 2011, in honor of Mr. Charter's dedicated service to the people of Michigan.