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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Amy K

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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 109, Loop: Loop 1

I definitely recommend the RR grade Trail to Lake Michigan, it runs right behind the campground.

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Bharat B

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August 20, 2026 Stayed at: 445, Loop: Loop 4

Campground was amazing bathrooms and shower were nearby and the beach was 0.8 mi from our campsite it was one of the most beautiful campground I ever been to so far well done Michigan.

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Chelsea P

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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 445, Loop: Loop 4

Always a great stay. We come every year and it’s always one of the best of our trip. Everything is well maintained. The sites are all good, even the inside loop ones which I typically avoid at other campgrounds. Everything is spaced far apart with many trees to fill in. The path to the beach is great and we always float down Platte River. Love this place!

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Elliot D

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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 2

More showers please

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Charles M

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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 437, Loop: Loop 4

We had a really great experience at the Platte River campground! The campground is an excellent campground that is laid out very nicely and the access to the lake is easy and an enjoyable hike and the beach? Incredible! We had great weather which made camping enjoyable. This is as good a campground as any I’ve been to

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Christina R

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August 19, 2026 Stayed at: 128, Loop: Loop 1

Awesome! Clean, close to many things, easy, bathroom was good. Shower AMAZING. Nice little walk to beautiful beach!

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KENNETH T

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August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 112, Loop: Loop 1

Great centrally located campground in NW Michigan. It's between Esch Beach and Sleeping Bear dunes to the north and Crystal Lake to the south. There's a 1.5 mi walking trail to Lake Michigan that starts behind Loops 1-4. Platte River Kayak is next door and offers kayaks, canoes or tube floats with one way shuttle service. We ended up staying here 3 nights and 3 different sites only because we didn't plan in advance. The alerts on recreation.gov work well, but I wish they had a text vs email alert option. The office personnel were great and I especially enjoyed talking to the park person who works summers and has a house in Northern Indiana that got flooded. I have no complaints about noise, trash, cleanliness of bathrooms. Everything was great! We have the senior lifetime pass so half off on the non-electric camp fee.

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Kristine K

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 140, Loop: Loop 1

Absolutely our favourite place to camp! We got a site using the alert system. It is always odd that no sites show as available, yet there are always empty sites.

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Holly W

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 408, Loop: Loop 4

This is the most beautiful campground I’ve ever stayed at. I had a non-electric site. The sites are huge and wooded and so close to the river and Lake Michigan. They clean the ground of each site with a leaf blower and rake! The bathrooms were clean too. I already booked another visit.

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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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