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

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

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

AI generated

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

Based on 967 reviews

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5 stars 80.6% (779)
4 stars 14.2% (137)
3 stars 3.5% (34)
2 stars 1.1% (11)
1 star 0.6% (6)

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Ingrid G

Verified

August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 306, Loop: Loop 3

Sleeping Bear Platte River campground
Kind and helpful staff, hosts, thank you! Quick response to any glitches and lovely maintenance of grounds, bathrooms.

Sleeping Bear is a wonder. Thank you for this precious place and the miles of trails and beaches to explore. Historic farms, native plantings, protection of plovers ... just incredible. This is my favorite place to vacation, and I have been through the Alps, the Rockies, the Icefield Parkway, Norway, Costa Rica .... none can beat this treasure.

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Allix B

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 119, Loop: Loop 1

Such a quiet campground with a lot of privacy on each site. An awesome spot to explore many great spots!

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Joanne P

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 320, Loop: Loop 3

Always a wonderful stay at platt River

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Jeff T

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 412, Loop: Loop 4

This place never disappoints, one of our favorites for sure. Been going there for many years and absolutely love it!! Super clean bathrooms & hot showers.

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Ronald B

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August 15, 2026 Stayed at: 222, Loop: Loop 2

Beautiful campground, campsite was amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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Michael M

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August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 320, Loop: Loop 3

Clean restrooms. Nice campsites. Enjoyed easy access to Lake Michigan right down the road. River tubing was fun. Easy drive to other parts of park.

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Leslie M

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August 13, 2026 Stayed at: A005, Loop: Walk-In

The campgrounds were very well maintained and cleanly. They were also very close to the river drop ins which was very convenient. When planning your trip make sure you know whether it’s a camping spot that you can park at or one where you have to haul all your gear in. We didn’t understand that ours was the latter and we brought two kids under two which was a challenge in and of itself. Additionally there’s no convenient access to the river/ lake without getting in the car or riding a bike.

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Carolina N

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August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 417, Loop: Loop 4

Great large sites. Very quiet and great for bike riding!

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Amy L

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August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 134, Loop: Loop 1

Sites are well spaced. For most part the rules are followed by most of the fellow campers but there are always some that think the rules don't apply to them. Seen staff drive through many times on golf carts. You only need to stay a few days to see Sleeping Dunes.

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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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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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