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967 reviews
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.
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August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 131, Loop: Loop 1
My favorite campground. I’ve been coming there since a child when it was a rustic state campground. It’s convenient to many recreational vacation spots. Only disappointment involved fire wood purchased from the campground didn’t burn😳
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August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 301, Loop: Loop 3
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August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 301, Loop: Loop 3
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August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 301, Loop: Loop 3
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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 211, Loop: Loop 2
Best camping experience ever, the restrooms and showers were sparkling clean and we were very happy with the people in the office.
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August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 212, Loop: Loop 2
This is the loudest public campground I have ever stayed at. The campsite across from mine was the central location for a very large group of people. They rose very early and weren’t conscientious about whether or not they disturbed neighbors. Vehicles pulled up and parked in front of the bathhouse, scooters, bikes, golf carts, and the like, showed up and gathered for conversation, breakfast, and early morning woodchopping. It looked like a family reunion or maybe a church group. There were children of all ages running around (gleefully) and being called to by their parents. If it had been a little later in the day it would have been charming.
This wasn’t a case of too many people camping on one site. It was a group that had many sites, but they gathered on one site. Having breakfast for 30 plus on one site is very disruptive. Whoever these campers were, they were oblivious to anyone else at the campground.
Other than that, the campground was terrific. The facilities were well maintained and the campground was lovely. The ranger I spoke with about park passes was very helpful.
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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 322, Loop: Loop 3
Platte River is the best campground anywhere. Nice campsites. Ecsh road beach is great. Tubing down platte river is great. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is great. Sleeping Bear sand dune is great. Restrooms and showers are cleaned daily.
It is difficult to get a campsite in the summer.
1 complaint: The ledge in the camp sink should be deeper. Dishes, baskets, and pans easily fall off.
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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 311, Loop: Loop 3
Very difficult to get sites. Needed to move 3 times in 5 nights, but what a beautiful place. Top of the heap in every category!
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August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 438, Loop: Loop 4
Great campground. Clean bathrooms and showers. We loved how quiet it is, since generators are not allowed. Very nice 3/4 mi trail hike to a secluded beach. Pro Tip: take this path at night to look at the stars. You won't be disappointed.
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August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 209, Loop: Loop 2
We come every year! We love platte river! It’s easy access to tubing and kayaking right next door, Lake Michigan at the end of the road. Dunes are within 10 minutes, and so many charming little towns to wander around. The campground is all shaded lots, always clean. Highly recommend
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5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI 49640 United States
Elevation: 184 ft
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...
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 the junction of U.S. Route 31 and M-115, continue north for seven miles (6.8 mi). Turn left on Platte Road. Proceed five miles and turn right on M-22. Proceed one mile (1 mi) and turn left on Lake Michigan Road. Follow the signs to Platte River Campground.
PHYSICAL CAMPGROUND ADDRESS: 5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI, 49640
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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