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.
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Average nightly rates171 total sites
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141 sites
Tent Sites
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About Platte River Campground
Number of accommodations: 171
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (828)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Bridget B
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 1
This is a beautiful campground! Can't wait to go again! Power was out a few times due to high winds but was resolved in a reasonable time frame.
Charles W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: Loop 1
Everything was great but he wood vender wood supply was empty our second night
Hyeseon W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: Loop 1
Great campground
Linda B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 433, Loop: Loop 4
This is a great campground. Clean and the spaces are not right on top of each other. The bathroom and shower facilities are clean and heated-a plus when tent camping in the fall. This is the first time I had a spot across the road from the bathroom and the one thing I wish was a little different is how far the light from the bathroom shines at night. I know the building needs to be illuminated at night, but the light inside the bathroom is so bright it actually shines across the road and into my tent. It wasn't super bright where I was, but one of the perks about camping is how dark it gets at night for sleeping. I didn't have one of the spots next to the bathroom and didn't know this would be an issue. That said, there is a reason this is consistently ranked as a top campground in Michigan. Very well maintained, friendly staff, and great access to Lake Michigan and trails.
Andrew J. W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 320, Loop: Loop 3
Lovely campground - immaculate, large campsites well separated from one another.
Elaine C
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 327, Loop: Loop 3
We love this park it’s beautiful, the sites are spacious and lots of trees. It’s not like others that are like camping in a parking lot. The Rangers at the office are very friendly and helpful. The national park has so many things to do, hikes, bike trails, and beaches. The river is fun for tubers and kayaking. Just a beautiful area all around.
Diane B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 2
The sites are spread nicely through the campground giving a feeling of more privacy. The facilities were clean and easily accessible. The walking path to Lake Michigan was beautiful. My husband fished at many of the small lakes close by giving several wonderful fish dinners! It was a great week.
Seolhwa J
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: Loop 1
It was an excellent campground. The sites were spacious, and the distance between them was wide enough, which made it really nice. However, at my site, the trailer entrance and the picnic table were positioned on opposite sides, which was a bit disappointing. Also, since the table was fixed to the ground, we couldn’t move it to our preferred spot, which was another minor inconvenience.
Aside from that, the surroundings and the well-maintained campsite were all very satisfying.
Morgan H
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 408, Loop: Loop 4
It was great.
Scott V
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 223, Loop: Loop 2
So many things to do – so little time…
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
Elevation: 184 feet
6.8 mi drive to downtown Honor (about 13 min)
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.
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.
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