Buckley hooks RV travelers with world-class fly fishing on the Hersey River and quick drives to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Three standout parks make it easy to base here: Traverse City KOA, Traverse City KOA Holiday, and Spruce Hollow Campground. Camp in this quiet village to launch adventures amid northern Michigan's forests and lakes.
Buckley thrives as a launchpad for outdoorsy types along M-37 in Wexford County. Anglers cast lines into the trout-rich Hersey River right outside town. Families explore Manistee National Forest trails or hit Crystal Mountain Resort for summer zip lines and winter skiing. The Buckley Depot Museum showcases rail history, while the annual Old Engine Show draws crowds with vintage tractors rumbling across village fields.
Traverse City KOA Holiday draws groups with spacious sites, 50-amp hookups, WiFi, and showers from $68 a night. Solo adventurers or couples pick Spruce Hollow Campground for its pet-friendly policy, dump station, WiFi, and showers amid wooded seclusion. Traverse City KOA rounds out options with reliable amenities just 20 minutes north, perfect for blending village calm with urban Traverse City vibes.
Buckley shines for fly fishing on the Hersey River and access to Manistee National Forest. This tiny Wexford County village along M-37 draws anglers, hikers, and gearheads to its annual Old Engine Show. Proximity to Crystal Mountain Resort adds skiing and zip lines for families year-round.
Top options include Traverse City KOA, Traverse City KOA Holiday, and Spruce Hollow Campground. Traverse City KOA Holiday sits 20 minutes north with WiFi, showers, 50-amp service, and group sites from $68/night. Spruce Hollow offers pet-friendly spots with a dump station nearby.
Yes, Spruce Hollow Campground stands out as pet-friendly with WiFi, showers, and a dump station. It suits dog owners exploring the Hersey River or Manistee National Forest trails. Other parks like Traverse City KOA may allow pets; check policies directly.
