Parks and Recreation
1213 W. Civic Center DriveTraverse City, MI 49686
Office: (231)922-4818
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Power Island is a 202 acre property located in the west arm of Grand Traverse Bay. It is approximately 9 miles west from Downtown Traverse City, and 2 miles from the nearest public launch site at Bowers Harbor (located to the Northeast of the Island).
Power Island is a favorite destination for local families and visitors to the area all summer long. The greatest percentage of visitors never go beyond 100 feet of the water, using the beaches and picnic areas to spend their time. There are approximately 50 picnic tables located at the Island, many in constant use during busy weekends. |
Located just off Power Island (connected via isthmus) is a two acre site named Bassett Island. There are five primitive campsites located on Bassett Island. Each site has its own picnic table, cooking grill, and campfire circle. There are maintained restroom privis servicing the Island. The Campsites can be reserved by calling the Parks and Recreation Office at (231) 922-4818. Reservations will be accepted for the up-coming camping season beginning on the first business day after January 1st of each year.
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