Petoskey Dunes Campground

About

Petoskey-Dunes Campground is the northernmost of two campgrounds within Petoskey State Park, located on the shores of Little Traverse Bay three miles northeast of downtown Petoskey. The 80 modern sites are intentionally smaller and more intimate, designed primarily for tent camping, vans, and compact trailers rather than large RVs. Each site includes 20- or 30-amp electric service, a fire ring, and a picnic table. The campground building contains flush toilets and four shower stalls, with potable water available throughout. The park features a mile of sandy beach along Lake Michigan, accessible via a short walk from the north end of the Dunes loop. The Old Baldy Trail offers a half-mile loop with scenic views of Little Traverse Bay and the surrounding dunes. A seasonal concession at the beach house offers food, ice cream, and equipment rentals including kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Petoskey State Park recently completed major infrastructure improvements connecting the sanitation facilities to the city sewer system. Reservations are handled through MiDNRReservations.com. The nearby Little Traverse Wheelway provides 26 miles of paved trail for biking and walking between Charlevoix and Harbor Springs.

Directions

From Petoskey, take US-31 north to M-119. Turn left on M-119 and continue approximately 1.5 miles. The park entrance is on the left at 2475 M-119 Highway.