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VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 Stayed at: 429, Loop: Loop 4
One of our favorite campgrounds in the NP system.
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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.
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December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 429, Loop: Loop 4
One of our favorite campgrounds in the NP system.
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December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 216, Loop: Loop 2
We love camping at the Platte River NP campground! Campsites are very well kept and private. Restrooms are always clean and well maintained. Great location with lots to do including hiking, biking and kayaking down the beautiful Platte River!
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December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 327, Loop: Loop 3
Very clean
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December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 2
Beautiful spot
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December 24, 2025 Stayed at: G001, Loop: Group Sites
Always enjoy our time at sleeping bear dunes! Platte river campground is fantastic
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December 26, 2025 Stayed at: 436, Loop: Loop 4
Nice place!
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December 27, 2025 Stayed at: 449, Loop: Loop 4
Beautiful
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January 13, 2026 Stayed at: 136, Loop: Loop 1
Such a great site. This campground is so quiet. The shower houses are immaculate. Cell service is spotty. The path to the beach is perfect.
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March 14, 2026 Stayed at: 117, Loop: Loop 1
We loved our site. Many of them have a path to their picnic table and fire pit area, often up a slight hill. Our table and fire pit were adjacent to the parking area, so our awning was useful in rainy weather. Not a deal breaker but something to consider. Facilities worked as expected. The entire Sleeping Bear area was wonderful - so much to do!
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May 10, 2026 Stayed at: 304, Loop: Loop 3
Platte River Campground is one of the finest I’ve camped at. I appreciate the wooded space between sites, the level tent pads, and the clean, heated restroom with showers and a dishwashing station. The rangers and hosts are friendly and helpful. As several companions had trailers or RVs, we reserved sites in an electric loop. I was afraid I would be disturbed by generator noise, but did not find this to be an issue.
Our sea kayaking club made use of the grills and picnic tables of its lovely pavilion by the river for a communal meal, which gave me an opportunity to check out the gently sloped path down to the ample canoe launching deck.
The Platte River is beautiful; a wonderful place for a “float” with bird watching opportunities. Fishermen were active along its banks. I’ve paddled it from one inland lake to another, and on down to the mouth. The boat ramp at the mouth of the river provides access to Lake Michigan. In a sea kayak, crossing the bar is no problem, but I doubt trailer boats could get through without being dragged over pebbles. (Please note the lake water is cold; kayakers should always dress for the water temperature and wear life jackets at all times!)
The canoe livery across from the Pavilion offers advice on conditions as well as camp supplies, shirts, souvenirs, and ice cream bars. We traveled to nearby Frankfort to dine out, to Empire Beach for a paddle to the Dune Climb, and into North Bar Lake. I have enjoyed many nearby Sleeping Bear hikes, such as the Empire Bluff overlook trail.
Highly recommended. Book early!
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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