Warning
GeneralThe Ironman Michigan triathlon will be taking place Sunday, September 20, 2026.The bike course takes place on M-22 and will have significant impact on local traffic. M-22 will be closed from 8:30 am to approximately 2 pm between the City of Frankfort and Esch Road.To avoid road closures, arriving campers should not arrive before the scheduled check-in time of 2 pm.To avoid road closures, departing campers should exit by 8:30 am via Deadstream Road, Platte Road, or M-22 northbound. Southbound M-22 will be closed.
About Platte River Campground
Number of accommodations: 171
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (565)
What Guests Are Saying
Platte River Campground is praised for its spacious, well-kept sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoyed the beautiful natural surroundings, easy access to hiking trails, and proximity to Lake Michigan, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable experience. While some noted minor inconveniences, such as spotty cell service and layout issues, the overall sentiment remains highly positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Platte River Campground is praised for its spacious, well-kept sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoyed the beautiful natural surroundings, easy access to hiking trails, and proximity to Lake Michigan, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable experience. While some noted minor inconveniences, such as spotty cell service and layout issues, the overall sentiment remains highly positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
Aimee R
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 209, Loop: Loop 2
We come every year! We love platte river! It’s easy access to tubing and kayaking right next door, Lake Michigan at the end of the road. Dunes are within 10 minutes, and so many charming little towns to wander around. The campground is all shaded lots, always clean. Highly recommend
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 322, Loop: Loop 3
Platte River is the best campground anywhere. Nice campsites. Ecsh road beach is great. Tubing down platte river is great. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is great. Sleeping Bear sand dune is great. Restrooms and showers are cleaned daily.
It is difficult to get a campsite in the summer.
1 complaint: The ledge in the camp sink should be deeper. Dishes, baskets, and pans easily fall off.
Mark L
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 311, Loop: Loop 3
Very difficult to get sites. Needed to move 3 times in 5 nights, but what a beautiful place. Top of the heap in every category!
Kourosh M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 211, Loop: Loop 2
Best camping experience ever, the restrooms and showers were sparkling clean and we were very happy with the people in the office.
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Loop 2
This is the loudest public campground I have ever stayed at. The campsite across from mine was the central location for a very large group of people. They rose very early and weren’t conscientious about whether or not they disturbed neighbors. Vehicles pulled up and parked in front of the bathhouse, scooters, bikes, golf carts, and the like, showed up and gathered for conversation, breakfast, and early morning woodchopping. It looked like a family reunion or maybe a church group. There were children of all ages running around (gleefully) and being called to by their parents. If it had been a little later in the day it would have been charming.
This wasn’t a case of too many people camping on one site. It was a group that had many sites, but they gathered on one site. Having breakfast for 30 plus on one site is very disruptive. Whoever these campers were, they were oblivious to anyone else at the campground.
Other than that, the campground was terrific. The facilities were well maintained and the campground was lovely. The ranger I spoke with about park passes was very helpful.
Savanna L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 301, Loop: Loop 3
Jeanne N
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Loop 1
My favorite campground. I’ve been coming there since a child when it was a rustic state campground. It’s convenient to many recreational vacation spots. Only disappointment involved fire wood purchased from the campground didn’t burn😳
Samuel S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 224, Loop: Loop 2
Great campground, lots of space between sites.
Bathroom and showers are super nice
Maryna V
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 426, Loop: Loop 4
Awesome campground! Sites are large and private. Bathrooms are clean. Lots of things to do in the area.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Loop 1
Great location, clean bathrooms and nice quiet big campsites. Close to Lake Michigan just a walk or bike ride away!
Location Platte River Campground
Address:
5685 Lake Michigan Road
Honor, MI, 49640
United States
From the east (Traverse City): Take State Highway M-72 west to Empire. Turn south on State Highway M-22. Proceed 10 miles 16 km) (and turn right on Lake Michigan Road. Follow the signs to Platte River Campground.
From the south (US-31/M-115): At the junction of U.S. Route 31 and M-115, continue north for seven miles (11 km). Turn left on Platte Road. Proceed five miles and turn right on M-22. Proceed one mile (1.6 km) and turn left on Lake Michigan Road. Follow the signs to Platte River Campground.
PHYSICAL CAMPGROUND ADDRESS: 5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI, 49640
Latitude & Longitude: 44.7128 / -86.1178
Elevation: 184 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| 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. |
| General |
Permit Conditions:1. Campers must check-in at the campground office immediately upon arrival.2. Campers must notify the campground at 231-326-4700 ext. 5029 if they will not arrive within 24 hours of the check-in time or their reservation will be cancelled; they will be charged the first night's camping fee plus a $20 no show fee.3. Check-in time is 2 pm Check-out time is noon.4. Camping is permitted only in designated areas, on the established tent pads, and paved parking pads. All vehicles, wheeled camping units, and trailers must remain on pavement and off gravel or vegetation.5. No more than six (6) people and only one wheeled camping unit will be permitted on each site.6. Quiet hours are 10 pm - 6 am. Noise levels must be controlled at all times.7. Generator use is prohibited at Platte River Campground.8. ACTIVE BEAR AREA: Store food, drinks, ice chests/coolers (empty or full), toiletries, trash/recyclables, food prep tools and all scented items in a sealed hard sided vehicle or food storage locker day and night. Never feed wildlife.9. To prevent and slow the spread of forest pests and diseases, you may only burn NPS approved firewood. Firewood may be purchased between the entrances of Loops 2 and 3.10. Confine all fires to the fire ring and burn only dead, down, and detached wood, manufactured logs, or charcoal. Fires must be completely extinguished with water. Do not leave fires unattended. Do not burn trash.11. The use of burning torches, commonly referred to tiki or bug torches, is prohibited.12. It is unlawful to cut, destroy, or damage any standing tree, shrub or plant, or possess any green vegetation within the park, including flowers. Do not injure trees with nails or by hanging hot lanterns on or against the trunk.13. Wheeled devices, including bicycles, wheelbarrows, wagons, and trailers are prohibited on foot trails. These items are also prohibited in walk-in and group campsites.14. Pets must be on a six-foot leash under restraint or caged at all times. Do not leave pets unattended. Pet owners are responsible for all cleanup. Pets are prohibited in group camp areas.15. Containers must be kept under drains and emptied only at the dump station.16. The washing of dishes, hands, hair, or brushing teeth, etc. at outdoor water faucets is prohibited. Washing vehicles at the dump station is prohibited.17. Camping is limited to 14 TOTAL days per designated campground between Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.18. Unless registered for a group or walk-in site, parking in those areas is prohibited. Overflow parking is available at Platte River Picnic Area located at Lake Michigan Road and M-22. |
| General |
Violation of terms may result in permit suspension, revocation and/or issuance of a citation by law enforcement. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe Ironman Michigan triathlon will be taking place Sunday, September 20, 2026.The bike course takes place on M-22 and will have significant impact on local traffic. M-22 will be closed from 8:30 am to approximately 2 pm between the City of Frankfort and Esch Road.To avoid road closures, arriving campers should not arrive before the scheduled check-in time of 2 pm.To avoid road closures, departing campers should exit by 8:30 am via Deadstream Road, Platte Road, or M-22 northbound. Southbound M-22 will be closed.
