Platte River Campground

5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, Michigan, United States
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Storm clouds moving over the Platte Point Beach
Group salmon fishing in the Platte River
Group kayaking and inner tube floating on the Platte River
A deer stands warily near the Platte River campground entrance sign
Platte Picnic Area Canoe Launch 3

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
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About Platte River Campground

Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This year-round facility is one of the most popular campgrounds in the park. It is within walking distance of the Platte River and a short walk or drive away from the Lake Michigan shore. Hikers can access many of the area's day use and backpacking trails just north of the campground. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25° to 32° C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10° to 25° C) at night.  Winters are cold, with daytime highs from 20° to 30° F (-7° to -1° C) and lows in the 10s and 20s F (-12 to -7° C). Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.

Available sites

171 total sites
RV Sites 141 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 30 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

171 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 101, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 102, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 103, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 104, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 105, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 106, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 107, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 108, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 109, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 110, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 111, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 112, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 113, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 114, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 115, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 116, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 117, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 118, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 119, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 120, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 121, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 122, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 123, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 124, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 125, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 126, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 127, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 128, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 129, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 130, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 131, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 132, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 133, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 134, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 135, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 136, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 137, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 138, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 139, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 140, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 141, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 142, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 203, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 204, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 205, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 206, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 207, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 208, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 209, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 210, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 211, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 212, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 213, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 214, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 215, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 216, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 217, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 218, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 219, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 220, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 221, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 222, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 223, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 224, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 301, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 303, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 304, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 305, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 306, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 307, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 308, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 309, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 310, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 311, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 312, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 313, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 314, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 315, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 316, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 317, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 318, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 319, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 320, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 321, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 322, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 323, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 324, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 325, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 326, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 327, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 401, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 403, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 404, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 405, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 406, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 407, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 408, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 409, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 410, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 411, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 412, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 413, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 414, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 415, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 416, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 417, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 418, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 419, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 420, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 421, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 422, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 423, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 424, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 425, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 426, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 427, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 428, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 429, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 430, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 431, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 432, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 433, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 434, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 435, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 436, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 437, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 438, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 439, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 440, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 441, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 442, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 443, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 444, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 445, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 446, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 447, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 448, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 449, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 450, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 451, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 453, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ A001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A004, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A005, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A006, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A007, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A008, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ B001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B004, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B005, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B006, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B007, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B008, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C004, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C005, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C006, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ D001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ D002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ D003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G001, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ G002, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G003, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G004, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G005, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade

Reviews

967 reviews

Summary

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Platte River Campground is a well-maintained, beautiful location perfect for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking, with easy access to Lake Michigan. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, including bathrooms and hot showers, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. The spacious, private sites offer a peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many who return year after year.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

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2 stars 1.1% (11)
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Leslie H

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 318, Loop: Loop 3

Beautiful campsite. Clean bathhouse. I love this campground!

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Thomas T

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 129, Loop: Loop 1

The Gal running the check-in were knowledgeable and polite and patient. They had answers to all my questions. The campsite was spacious and clean. It was beautiful.

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Amy M

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 306, Loop: Loop 3

Only stayed 2 nights. Wished you had more availability on the weekend. Next year, I will have to be organized and get reservations in early! Great clean campsites and restrooms. We tubed the river. 70° with sun was plenty warm enough for that activity.

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Jean M

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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 131, Loop: Loop 1

Nice black top drives for campers to sit on. Showers and restrooms clean. Close to Platte River to Kayak. Need to drive to trailheads to bike. Wonderful Visitor Center/Park headquarters in Empire.

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Dan H

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: 405, Loop: Loop 4

Clean park. Kind staff. Wonderful hiking trails to the beach the Railroad trail and the one from the walk in campground.

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Andrea G

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September 2, 2026 Stayed at: B001, Loop: Walk-In

We stayed at C1 walk in spot. Overall great location, we've been to Platte 3 times and always enjoy coming back. Only problem we had was our spot and our friends at C2 had alot of wasps. Two of us got stung 4 times at different times of the day. The wasps seemed to be out in a numbers.

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Justin L

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 403, Loop: Loop 4

Beautiful area. Great campsite. Easy access to fire wood and the beach. Will be back in the future.

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Laura S

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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 304, Loop: Loop 3

Platte River Campground is located in one of the most beautiful spots in Michigan to visit - Lake Michigan, Platte River, Sand dunes and the beautiful Michigan sunsets will take your breath away. The Campground offers large sites-and private showers. Take a break from fast paced living to such a relaxing area- it should be on your bucket list !

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Ali R

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August 31, 2026 Stayed at: 109, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful and clean

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Location & Directions for Platte River Campground

5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI 49640 United States

Elevation: 184 ft

Getting There

From the east (Traverse City): Take State Highway M-72 west to Empire. Turn south on State Highway M-22. Proceed 10 mi 9.9 mi) (and turn right on Lake Michigan Road. Follow the signs to Platte River Campground.

From the south (US-31/M-115): At th...

Nearest town

Honor, MI - 6.8 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Entrance Fees - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges a variety of entrance fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park. All visitors must have an entrance pass (separate from camping fees). The park also honors Federal Recreational Lands America the Beautiful (e.g., Resident Annual, Non-Resident Annual, Senior, Access, Military, 4th Grade, Golden Age). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. The Michigan Recreation Passport is not valid for entry at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is a federally managed site.
  • 6. Quiet hours are 10 pm - 6 am.
  • Violation of terms may result in permit suspension, revocation and/or issuance of a citation by law enforcement.

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