Platte River Campground

The staff at this campground is awesome! They are always helpful and the bathrooms are kept nice and clean. Thank you all so much for the great job you do! I wish there was a different system in place for reservations though. For those of us who don't live in areas with super fast internet, getting 10 reservation accepted is always a struggle! Most years we wind up having to postpone our vacation in 2 week intervals to try and get the next reservation, even 6 months in advance. Thanks again to all of your staff for the fine and much appreciated job that you all do!

Very peaceful campground.

Wonderful campground, just be aware that everything you do will be monitored by rangers and camp hosts

Platte River Campground has become one of our favorite places, and we look forward to coming back every year. The campsites are beautifully wooded, private, and feel tucked away, making it easy to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is incredibly well maintained, and the bathrooms are some of the cleanest we’ve ever seen at any campground.

What really makes this place special is the atmosphere. It’s peaceful, family-friendly, and surrounded by so much natural beauty. Every visit leaves us with wonderful memories, and it’s become a tradition we truly cherish. If you’re looking for a clean, charming campground that’s close to so many amazing outdoor adventures, you won’t be disappointed. We can’t wait to come back next year!

Well maintained, convenient online booking, beautiful setting.

Platte River is the best campground in Michigan! We love this place.

Platte River Campground was one of the highlights of my Michigan adventure. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by an incredibly kind, knowledgeable staff. A special thank you to Gretchen and her husband, who made me feel right at home with their warmth and helpfulness.

The campground is beautifully maintained. The bathrooms and shower facilities were spotless, there was a convenient dishwashing station, plenty of potable water, ranger-led nature programs, and wonderful hiking trails right from the campground.

I stayed in Loop 4 at walk-in Site A004. It was wonderfully quiet, private, and surrounded by trees—exactly what I was looking for. I would only caution that you’ll need to carry your gear from the parking area, so campers with lots of equipment may prefer one of the drive-in sites in the other loops.

The location couldn’t be better. It’s just minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, scenic drives, cherry orchards, vineyards, and wine tasting. I also loved visiting Point Betsie Lighthouse, rock hounding along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and exploring peaceful forest trails.

Every evening I returned to a campsite where all I heard were the sounds of nature. If you’re looking for a clean, peaceful campground with exceptional staff and easy access to everything Sleeping Bear Dunes has to offer, I highly recommend Platte River Campground. I can’t wait to return.

Numerous clean restrooms, drinking water easy to access, bear boxes in walk in camp only. I loved the walk to Lake Michigan. The sites are really roomy, I can’t wait to go back! I loved the dish washing rooms with hot water also, and the nightly ranger lead talks.

The rangers are very helpful, sites are maintained well, bathrooms are clean, and plenty of trails to explore.

Quiet and clean campground. Enjoyed the experience