Platte River Campground

Great place to camp. Large campsites.

A beautiful park.

Beautiful!!! Sites are very roomy. Nice paved roads and spots. Loved our visit.

Very nice office and helpful staff. Good site to pull my trailer into. Pavilions nearby made meeting friends a dream when it rained. Quiet at night.

must do kayak trip.

Enjoyed where Platte River meets Lake Michigan, Platte River park. Loved the park and Lake Michigan.

Our site was large and shaded. We had a good distance between us and our neighbors. The bathhouse was nearby and was kept in excellent condition. There were well designed showers with space to store clothes so they did not get wet when the shower was running. The staff at the ranger station were helpful. There were trails to go for a walk. We liked the place a lot.

Great campground with large widely spaced sites, nice trees & also gently rolling. Nine old railroad grade trail to Lake Michigan. Pleasent drive north on M-22 to additional scenic places.

Walk-in campsite was very nice. Be prepared to carry your camping items a distance. You can’t use a wagon to help you. The distance is stated in the site description. The bear lockers were great to put coolers and all food or scented items in. Ample space. The bathrooms were very nice and recently updated in the Walk-In area. There are private shower areas that have a locked door. Everything is kept very clean and sanitized each day. There is a camp sink room, so bring a bag or something to carry your dirty dishes. Have a dishpan or pot to wash things in. It is located in the area where you park your car and between the two showers. The door is labeled.

The hikes are wonderful. Empire Bluff and Pyramid Point have beautiful views of Lake Michigan. The water looks like the Caribbean. The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is well worth it. One of the stops is a hiking trail.

As you come into Platte River Campground the Ranger Station is where you check in to camp. They have trail info there.

You can walk to Lake Mich from a path by the restrooms. Also, you can drive to Lake Michigan in 5 minutes - just ask ranger where it is. It is great to see the sunset from there.

Be sure and bring most of your food. There is no grocery store close to the camp. There are some items at the Platte River Canoe Rental place 1/4 mi from the camp, They also have ice.

This is our favorite vacay every summer. The campground is BEAUTIFUL, well cared for and in a perfect area. We check the same boxes each year traveling to Pierce Stocking Drive, Empire for some hiking and Glen Arbor for food and shopping. We love the Heritage Trail for biking. Don't forget the dune climb- a family favorite. There are plenty of beaches (even a Dog Friendly one off Esch Road) and super accessible rentals for the river. We find it to be the perfect blend of off the grid meets amenities. We leave feeling refreshed and rested each year. The camp hosts seem to always be kind and hospitable. The bathrooms are VERY clean and well cared for. 10 out of 10. We'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying here.