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.
About Platte River Campground
Number of accommodations: 171
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly -
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Lake Access -
River Access -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (565)
What Guests Are Saying
Platte River Campground is praised for its spacious, well-kept sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoyed the beautiful natural surroundings, easy access to hiking trails, and proximity to Lake Michigan, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable experience. While some noted minor inconveniences, such as spotty cell service and layout issues, the overall sentiment remains highly positive, with many eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Platte River Campground is praised for its spacious, well-kept sites and clean facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Visitors enjoyed the beautiful natural surroundings, easy access to hiking trails, and proximity to Lake Michigan, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable experience. While some noted minor inconveniences, such as spotty cell service and layout issues, the overall sentiment remains highly positive, with many eager to return.
Review Summary
Bill T
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 444, Loop: Loop 4
We love it here. Loop 4 is very quiet and the sites are large and private.
Monica R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: Loop 1
We always love our stay each year. I really miss the walk in sites though, when we waited all night to get a site. Reserving a site has become so difficult and competitive. So discouraging. How are you being sure we are not competing against computers for sites. I found another site that will get site at national parks for a fee. How is that fair? I really think you should look into it.
Oh and there was a (Mexican lady) a staff person cleaning that was so kind and helpful to us, answering our questions about the park. We very much appreciated her kindness.
Paul L
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: Loop 1
Platte river is one of our favorite campgrounds. The sites are all spacious and private. The bath houses are always clean.
Anne S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 306, Loop: Loop 3
Beautiful campsites in the woods and near hiking trails. Easy to use tent, driveway and fire areas. Plenty of room. Very helpful and friendly forest service staff. Bath areas cleaned daily. One forester used a leaf blower to keep the the acorn on our driveway. away from our big puppy who would not stop easting them! Close to Lake Park. Great for swimming, watching the sunset and hanging out next to the lake. Between the campground and Glen Harbor are plenty of beaches for people and dogs. The water is clear and refreshing, Many beaches are sandy. Great historical sites plus a tourist shops in Glan Harbor. The Manitou Restaurant and the St. Ambrose Cellars great places to eat and enjoy yourself!
Charles C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Walk-In
The walk in was a beautiful camp site, but it was a long ways from the parking and bathrooms. Too far to honest, would definitely not stay at one that far away again. The campground itself was fine and we enjoyed our time, and our bear box was right on site, but the bear box for some of the sites was shared with other campers and/or too far away from the sites; each site needs its own bear box and it needs to be right at the camp site not 200' away. The bathrooms were fine and showers were great, but there are only 2 of them for the whole of the walk-in area and that meant you sometimes had to wait in a long line to get in. The hike to the beach is nice but it is fairly long, when you just want to get to the beach and back easily (not super convenient if you forget something).
Lauren V
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites
Far walk to the bathroom and water but that also made it private for our group
Sam and Pat B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: Loop 1
We left the campground on our 2 nd day (Tues.) to go into Benzonia to the grocery store ( we have an RV you like an over sized van so we have to drive it to go anywhere. Our paper was still on the pole out front showing we leave on Wed. But when we got back someone took our bundle of wood which was by the picnic table took the wood but left the plastic strap lying on the ground. Really nice of someone. Took the office people but they said well you didn’t leave any chairs out? No just bought $60. Chairs that Rock they would of been gone too. So don’t leave anything out!!
brad g
VerifiedAugust 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 313, Loop: Loop 3
Entire family loved this camp ground. The park staff did a great job keeping the park clean. It was really quiet at night and safe for the kids to bike and scooter on the roads during the day.
Wendy W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: Loop 1
Wonderful campground! We enjoyed our stay.
linda l
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 219, Loop: Loop 2
This is the best campground we have ever found in the NPS. All the sites are paved, well-spaced, and have electric hook-ups. The bathrooms are extremely clean.
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
Latitude & Longitude: 44.7128 / -86.1178
Elevation: 184 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| 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. |
| General |
Permit Conditions:1. Campers must check-in at the campground office immediately upon arrival.2. Campers must notify the campground at 231-326-4700 ext. 5029 if they will not arrive within 24 hours of the check-in time or their reservation will be cancelled; they will be charged the first night's camping fee plus a $20 no show fee.3. Check-in time is 2 pm Check-out time is noon.4. Camping is permitted only in designated areas, on the established tent pads, and paved parking pads. All vehicles, wheeled camping units, and trailers must remain on pavement and off gravel or vegetation.5. No more than six (6) people and only one wheeled camping unit will be permitted on each site.6. Quiet hours are 10 pm - 6 am. Noise levels must be controlled at all times.7. Generator use is prohibited at Platte River Campground.8. ACTIVE BEAR AREA: Store food, drinks, ice chests/coolers (empty or full), toiletries, trash/recyclables, food prep tools and all scented items in a sealed hard sided vehicle or food storage locker day and night. Never feed wildlife.9. To prevent and slow the spread of forest pests and diseases, you may only burn NPS approved firewood. Firewood may be purchased between the entrances of Loops 2 and 3.10. Confine all fires to the fire ring and burn only dead, down, and detached wood, manufactured logs, or charcoal. Fires must be completely extinguished with water. Do not leave fires unattended. Do not burn trash.11. The use of burning torches, commonly referred to tiki or bug torches, is prohibited.12. It is unlawful to cut, destroy, or damage any standing tree, shrub or plant, or possess any green vegetation within the park, including flowers. Do not injure trees with nails or by hanging hot lanterns on or against the trunk.13. Wheeled devices, including bicycles, wheelbarrows, wagons, and trailers are prohibited on foot trails. These items are also prohibited in walk-in and group campsites.14. Pets must be on a six-foot leash under restraint or caged at all times. Do not leave pets unattended. Pet owners are responsible for all cleanup. Pets are prohibited in group camp areas.15. Containers must be kept under drains and emptied only at the dump station.16. The washing of dishes, hands, hair, or brushing teeth, etc. at outdoor water faucets is prohibited. Washing vehicles at the dump station is prohibited.17. Camping is limited to 14 TOTAL days per designated campground between Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.18. Unless registered for a group or walk-in site, parking in those areas is prohibited. Overflow parking is available at Platte River Picnic Area located at Lake Michigan Road and M-22. |
| General |
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.
