Platte River Campground

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 mile from the camp, They also have ice.

We had a fantastic camping experience! The restrooms were clean and well-maintained, with running water and nice showers. There was even a separate room for washing kitchen supplies, which was very convenient. The camping spots were well-separated, offering plenty of privacy, and the location was close to a trail that leads to Lake Michigan.

One thing to note: the electrical connection is a bit far from the campsites, so if you’re tent camping, you’ll likely need a long extension cord. However, it’s perfectly suited for trailers.

Overall, we were very happy with the experience and would highly recommend it. We’d go back in a heartbeat!

Well-maintained campground with a good amount of shade but sites are fairly close together with little foliage between sites. The tent pad and picnic table area are in addition to the stated driveway length so the sites feel very spacious. Be cautious when selecting a pull-through site as they have a significant bend in the driveway and trees along each side that make them more difficult to maneuver than a back-in site. Great access to Platte Lake and Lake Michigan for those with boats. Just a short drive to enjoy sunsets and the beach along Lake Michigan.

Beautiful sites and friendly staff.

If you are in a tent be prepared to hear air conditioners running all night in the RVs around you.
Well maintained park.

Very nice place…but get the restroom fixed

Platte river campground never disappoints. I’ve been coming here since I was 7 I am now almost 40 and this is still one of my favorite places in the world. Try the walk in campsites for a backpack type way to camp with conveniences of showers and real bathrooms. The beaches, dune climb, scenic drive, sunset at the lighthouse, and kayaking the platte are definitely my must sees.

Beautiful campground, well tended. Friendly rangers, clean restrooms, great showers in newer part of the campground. Paths to Lake Michigan, or a short drive to the joining of the Platte and the "big" lake.

I absolutely LOVE the Sleeping Bear Dunes Platte River Campground!! It is our favorite place to camp! The campground itself is beautiful, most sites have good privacy, the restrooms are well maintained, and the entire surrounding area is beautiful with lots of sites to see, beaches to enjoy and small towns to visit!

Large sites. Lots of privacy. Clean bathrooms. Staff in office polite and helpful with activities nearby. Campfire wood was dry.