Interlochen Campground

The Great Outdoors

You won’t need to drive far to reach some pretty special places in northern Michigan when you feel like indulging in some outdoor recreation. You won't have to drive at all to explore Interlochen State Park. This park is a popular place to go hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, along with cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowshoeing in the winter.Traverse City State Park is north of the campground, next to Traverse City. It is a regional favorite, home to an extraordinary number of recreational activities. Beautiful beaches, picnic areas, pavilions, BBQ grilling areas, biking paths, long-distance hiking trails, and a 350-site campground establish Traverse City State Park as one of the best.Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Manistee National Forest are two incredible, federally maintained locations in the region that enchant with their captivating landscapes and views of Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has 35 miles of lakeshore where you can walk or swim, and towering bluffs to shield the secluded beaches from the outside world. Watching the sun go down while perched atop these sandy behemoths is a treat for sure, and canoeing to nearby islands like South Manitou Island makes for quite the adventure.Manistee National Forest has half a million acres of pristine land that you can trek through in search of camping areas, unique ecosystems, amazing wildlife, and some of the state’s largest mountains. These mountains are popular places to ski and snowboard during the snowy Michigan winters.If you are really looking for an exciting and memorable trip, pack up the Interlochen motorhome rental and make the journey to Isle Royale National Park, way up north by the Canadian border. This island park in Lake Superior isn’t very well-traveled, thanks to its remote location. To reach this rugged park, you’ll need to leave your rig behind and take the ferry to explore its undeveloped and untouched forests.

City Attractions

When you rent an RV near Interlochen Campground, there aren't a whole lot of urban attractions nearby; however, the city of Interlochen is home to a couple. The Interlochen Center for the Arts is within walking distance of Interlochen State Park. It is a delightful place to catch some phenomenal musical talent from across the country, with tasteful performances and concerts put on by the academy from time to time.Interlochen is home to a handful of restaurants, also within easy reach when you're camping at Interlochen Campground. Offerings include pizza, steak, and cafe-style food. Gas stations can be accessed along Highway 31 between Interlochen and Traverse City, and there are quite a few grocery stores to choose from along the way, too.If you want to see more, a ride up to Traverse City is in order. Upon arrival, you can go for a shopping trip at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in the heart of the town. An assortment of award-winning wineries is also part of the city’s cultural heritage, making it a destination for wine lovers. The Mission Point Lighthouse is a beautiful historic site on the water’s edge, refurbished and maintained by volunteers.The Dennos Museum at Northwestern Michigan College has a fabulous collection of artwork, along with relics from ancient cultures in the Arctic. Stone arrowheads, tools, sculptures, drawings, and other artwork made by Inuit people can also be seen here. In the museum's auditorium, you can catch more performances from renowned jazz bands, orchestras, and other master musicians in an intimate environment.