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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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
Mark A
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 2
Level, private site with electric hookup, but no water. Bath house was spotless and readily accessible from our site. Platte River is perfect for kayaking, although I am not a kayaker. Water is not very deep and perfectly clear at the shallow depths. Nearby parking for the boat launch and lake Michigan access is ample and accessible.
Ron O
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 412, Loop: Loop 4
Excellent campground , very well taken care of !
Karen R
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Walk-In
Very very clean and complete bathrooms. Lovely walk to the lake. So many beautiful things to do nearby with lake and river converging. Thanks!
JAMES M
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: Loop 1
Bathroom very clean.
Nathan C
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 213, Loop: Loop 2
Clean well thought out sites. Bathrooms/shower house were excellent. Staff considerate and helpful. Very quiet and peaceful.
Timothy S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 413, Loop: Loop 4
The campground and everything about the Park could not have been better. We biked, hike, swam and kayaked and loved it all. The campsite was perfect. The large picnic table and fire pit with the cooking grate are great amenities. The campsite was the perfect size for 2 tents and our gear. The bathrooms were super clean. Staff was very friendly and and helpful. Cannot wait to return.
Emma S
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: D001, Loop: Walk-In
I have been coming here for the last three years and it is always the highlight of my year!
There is SO MUCH to do here and it seems as if there is something for everyone to enjoy. Lots of great fishing, hiking, and site-seeing all over the place!
Bob C
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 312, Loop: Loop 3
The campground is the best I have ever stayed at in the US. If visitors are at the campground, the staff do an excellent job of handing out information and making sure everyone has a parking pass. However, many visitors who are not at the campground do not know there is a visitors center or have accessed information needed for their visit in the SBD's. The two sites on the internet, Top Ten Tips for Visiting the SBD's and Plan Your Visit to the Sleeping Bear Dunes are excellent. We have been visiting the SBD's for almost 47 years. In the past you would always see full time staff at various locations who were helpful. Unfortunately, with all the staff and budget cuts, having the necessary staff is not available. An example is the lack of staffing at the Dune Climb.
Lisa G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Walk-In
Perfect campground if you like plenty of room and nature! The sites are huge, and well spaced with natural buffers. Close to an excellent river and beach.
Anne C
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: Loop 1
Level, private, wooded site. Clean, private showers and restroom facilities.
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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