About Arbutus Lake

Arbutus Lake covers a surface area of 395 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 44 feet. The lake is located in Grand Traverse County, about 12 miles from Traverse City. Motorcrafts, including boats and jet skis are permitted on Arbutus Lake, following Michigan Department of Natural Resources guidelines.

Fun and Fishing

Arbutus Lake is an inviting swimming, fishing and camping site for families and individuals alike. Popular sport fish such as large and smallmouth bass, perch and crappie inhabit its waters.

Arbutus Lake State Forest Campground offers a boat ramp and 30 campsites for lake visitors who purchase a recreation passport through the Michigan DNR before use.

Cheers and Cherries

In the summer, lake lovers can look forward to the National Cherry Festival, hosted each June in nearby Traverse City. Voted one of America's top ten food specific festivals, this community celebration includes parades, the crowning of the Cherry Queen, an art competition and much more for the whole family

Or visitors can go out for an afternoon without the little ones and take part in a Grand Traverse Bike Tour. These group, or self-guided, tours take visitors to a number of wineries and local breweries.

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