Platte River Campground

5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, Michigan, United States
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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
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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
RV Sites 141 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 30 sites Check Availability

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

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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

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3 stars 3.5% (34)
2 stars 1.1% (11)
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Dorothy C

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June 14, 2025 Stayed at: 304, Loop: Loop 3

Large camping spots! Even though the park was almost full, it did not feel like it. Clean and just beautiful.

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Maddie C

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June 15, 2025 Stayed at: 433, Loop: Loop 4

Very well run campground ⛺️

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Maria C

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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites

Our favorite camp ground. So clean. The facilities were immaculate for a camp ground.

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Jessica V

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June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 451, Loop: Loop 4

Very clean and quiet campground. Sites are secluded and good size. Very close to a great spot to launch kayaks and Lake Michigan is a bike ride or hike away. Good hiking trails, as well. We really enjoyed our stay, we were surprised that the non electric loop has actual restrooms and showers and the campground is close to a lot of outdoor adventures.

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Sharon G

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June 17, 2025 Stayed at: 124, Loop: Loop 1

We love this campground! Sites are distanced enough that you still have privacy. It’s clean, and rangers are very friendly. Also you can’t find better/cleaner bathrooms at any other campground.

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Kathy J

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June 17, 2025 Stayed at: 206, Loop: Loop 2

Other than the weather, everything went very well. The check in went smoothly, our lot was fine, the bathrooms were clean, and the park was beautiful.

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JOYCE R

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June 18, 2025 Stayed at: 311, Loop: Loop 3

This is a beautiful quiet campground with plenty of room between sites. There are great trails and it is close to the river, the Lake and the dunes.

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Lisa M

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June 18, 2025 Stayed at: 106, Loop: Loop 1

We had a great time and enjoyed the trail to the beach at the campground.

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Diane P

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June 18, 2025 Stayed at: 130, Loop: Loop 1

Quiet campground with plenty of trails to hike, places to go, and things to see.

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Priscilla M

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June 18, 2025 Stayed at: 438, Loop: Loop 4

This campground is outstanding. Campground is run extremely well, it is clean and well kept. Even though there were a lot of children, they were well mannered and it was quiet at night. No noise at night. Lots of trails around the campground and if you run out of trails to hike at the campground, the Sleeping Bear Dunes is near and you can hike for days.

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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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