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Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort

Traverse City, Michigan

$$$ · Upscale

Quick Facts

Best for:Families, Groups

Site type:RV resort

Why Traverse City

Traverse City anchors the Grand Traverse Bay region, known for cherry orchards, wineries along two peninsulas, and beaches on both Lake Michigan and the bay itself. It’s a genuinely different Michigan than the Upper Peninsula’s wilder feel — more resort town, still real outdoors.

Timber Ridge sits close enough to town for easy day trips, while still offering real resort amenities on-site for days you’d rather not leave.

What Makes It Special

Location: Close to Traverse City and the Grand Traverse wine region
Amenities: On-site pool and lakefront access
Good for groups: Real resort infrastructure for bigger parties

Pro Tips for Booking

Visit during cherry season. Traverse City is the self-proclaimed Cherry Capital of the World, and the National Cherry Festival runs in July if you can time it.

Book ahead for peak summer. This is one of Michigan’s most popular resort towns — summer weekends fill up fast.

What to Do Around Here

Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula wine tours
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a short drive away
Downtown Traverse City shops and restaurants

N&C Verdict

A genuinely well-equipped resort base for exploring Traverse City’s wine country and beaches, with real on-site amenities for days you’d rather stay close to camp.

Pool

Lakefront