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
30 sites
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
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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
pat o
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 453, Loop: Loop 4
Campsites were clean, staff very friendly and courteous.
Claire D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 211, Loop: Loop 2
Very nice campground. The sites are not close together and set up nicely. The bath house is clean and showers are hot.
Numerous small towns to visit, wine tasting in the area as well as the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes. There is something for everyone.
Timothy S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 413, Loop: Loop 4
This was my first time camping at Platte River and the campsite, campgrounds and experience was excellent. We were tent camping in the non-electrical area (loop 4) and so enjoyed the size of the campsite, the raised tent beds, the fire pit with the grate, and the forest like setting. The bathrooms, shower and dishwash room were clean and in great condition. The campground had many visitors but it was very quiet. The campground has good hiking trails to Lake Michigan and the Platte River and there is easy access by car. We biked the Heritage Trail from Empire to Glen Arbor and loved it. Absolutely wonderful experience. Thanks to all the staff for making Platte River such a wonderful place.
Patrick M
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 310, Loop: Loop 3
The team at Platte River is outstanding. The campsite, shower and bathroom were spotless.
On a previous stay the 30 amp socket was surging. I mentioned it to a passing campground host and the post was repaired within an hour.
Martin C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Loop 2
What a beautiful gem! We’ve been here several times and the campground never ceases to delight. It is so very well maintained. I almost want to leave a negative review so it might be easier to get a reservation (just kidding). Platte River Campground is my number one favorite.
And outside the campground there are so many great places to explore, Northport, Glen Arbor, Point Bettie, Leland, and the Dunes of course.
John S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 409, Loop: Loop 4
Very nice
Douglas M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 415, Loop: Loop 4
One of the best National Park campgrounds. Looks very new with all paved sites and large picnic table firepit areas. Sites are wooded with lots of separation between sites. Large clean bathrooms. A nice trail around the perimeter of campground which also leads to Lake Michigan in just 0.8 mile.
Leslie H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 424, Loop: Loop 4
This was a beautiful and peaceful campground. So nice to fall asleep to the sounds of owls.
L Paul O
VerifiedOctober 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 432, Loop: Loop 4
I love this campground, especially in the fall. I try to come every year.
robert t
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: Loop 1
The campground was clean and well kept. Our site (123) was level and easy to get in and out of. We had a bit of extra pedestrian traffic since the path to the trail was next to our site. The closest restroom/shower was under renovation so we had to walk a ways to get to the shower but the shower was clean and hot. We had a good hike to the lakefront and back.
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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