Kingsley, Grand Traverse County, MI · 24 sites
Arbutus Lake State Forest Campground is a Michigan state forest campground in Grand Traverse County, in the northwest region of the state, at an elevation of 877 feet. Sites do not have electric, water, or sewer hookups, and there are no showers or Wi-Fi. Vault toilets are provided rather than flush toilets. The campground can be reserved in advance. A convenience store, gas station, and restaurant are all within about a mile, and Munson Medical Center is roughly four miles away.
Kingsley, MI
Phone: 231-922-5270
Official website
Amenities
- Boat launch
- Canoe/kayak access
- Fishing
- Hunting access
- Open year-round
- Pet-friendly
- Reservations
- Rustic
- Vault toilets
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Nearby services
Gas stations
- Marathon Gas · 0.9 mi
- Shell · 3.1 mi
- BP · 3.1 mi
Groceries
- Hechtman’s Egg Stand · 2.2 mi
- Oleson's Food Store · 2.9 mi
- Buzzelli Foods Llc · 3.0 mi
Convenience stores
- Courtade's Trading Center · 0.9 mi
- truenorth · 3.1 mi
- Roy's General Store · 3.1 mi
Restaurants
- Francisco Fire Side BBQ And Tavern. · 0.6 mi
- Peegeo's · 1.1 mi
- Babcia’s Corner: Home of Babcia's Amazing Pierogi · 3.0 mi
Hospitals
- Munson Medical Center · 4.0 mi
- US Govt Va Medical Center · 6.0 mi
- Foster Family Community Health Center · 6.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Thompson Pharmacy & Medical · 3.0 mi
- Costco · 4.6 mi
- Walgreens · 4.7 mi
Hardware stores
- G. Mott Builders · 1.0 mi
- True Value · 3.1 mi
- Kingsley Lumber · 4.4 mi
RV services
- Nature & Me RV · 6.6 mi
- Cherry Capital RV - Traverse City · 6.7 mi
- Airstream of Northern Michigan Traverse City · 6.7 mi
EV charging
- WINDEMULLER EV2 · 4.4 mi
- Burger King Traverse City · 4.7 mi
- Sugar Beach Resort - Tesla Destination · 4.8 mi
Local events
Fairs — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Northwestern Michigan Fair 7.6 mi
Early-Mid August · Traverse City
- Buckley Old Engine Show 14 mi
Mid-August · Buckley
Festivals & Celebrations — 2 of 37 within 50 miles
- Traverse City Pride Week 7.6 mi
Fall · Traverse City
- Cherry Festival Air Show 7.6 mi
July, during Cherry Fest · Traverse City
Farmers Markets — 2 of 29 within 50 miles
- Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market 7.6 mi
May-Oct · Traverse City
- Farmers Market at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons 7.9 mi
May-Oct · Traverse City
Arts & Music — 2 of 18 within 50 miles
- Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair 7.6 mi
Summer · Traverse City
- Traverse City Comedy Fest 7.6 mi
April · Traverse City
Antiques — 2 of 7 within 50 miles
- Antique Emporium 7.6 mi
Year-round · Traverse City
- Traverse City 7.6 mi
Year-round
Flea Markets & Swaps — 2 of 5 within 50 miles
- Copemish Flea Market and Auction 24 mi
Summer weekends · Copemish
- Fair Deal Indoor Flea Market 28 mi
Seasonal · Cadillac
Food & Drink — 2 of 11 within 50 miles
- Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival 7.6 mi
August · Traverse City
- Traverse City Restaurant Week 7.6 mi
Late February · Traverse City
Sports & Recreation — 2 of 9 within 50 miles
- Great Lakes Equestrian Festival 7.6 mi
Six weeks, June-Aug · Traverse City
- Ironman 70.3 Traverse City 7.6 mi
September · Traverse City
Notes & sources
Distances to nearby services and local events are straight-line, not driving distance — the real drive is longer, and around water or on an island there may be no road route at all.
Nearby services checked August 2026. Businesses close without notice; call ahead if it matters.
Recurring annual events and markets near this campground. Timings repeat each year — confirm with the organiser before travelling.
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