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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Tent Sites
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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
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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
Hannah l
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: Walk-In
Fantastic campsite, the facilities were very clean and well maintained. Rangers were very helpful when we had questions
Liz W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 313, Loop: Loop 3
Despite being difficult to make a reservation due to it being popular, the campground itself was great. It was dark and quiet at night, as it should be. Bathrooms and showers were clean! It was close to the activities we wanted to do. Make sure to check out Platte River Point for swimming in the river and Lake Michigan! We plan on returning because we didn't get to do everything we wanted to in the area.
Lynda P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 321, Loop: Loop 3
Lower Platte River - Bring your own tube and float down to Kittendorf Landing. Get out and walk back. Not too long of a walk. Very relaxing.
Ride bikes from Beulah to Frankfort on the Betsie River Trail. Have lunch at Stormcloud Brewing. Great food and beer.
Ride bikes from Empire to Glenn Arbor or further on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
Many beautiful hiking experiences depending on level of difficulty.
Mishele P
VerifiedAugust 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: Loop 1
Extremely large sites, lots of families but it was still very quiet! The facilities were clean. It was centrally located to all of the Sleeping Bear Dunes activities, and towns on M22. It's a short drive to Leland which is a must see, and Traverse City if you want to visit a larger city. Northern Michigan is known for White Fish, this is a must have when you are in the region.
Kaitlin S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2024 • Stayed at: A006, Loop: Walk-In
This was my first time staying at the walk in sites and it won’t be the last. We had a camp site that had a beautiful and clean space, the bear box was right on site (although I know others were shared, ours was not), and the trails to the site were well maintained. The facilities were not far at all, I’d say a 4 minute walk from the site. There seemed to be enough space between sites that it still felt pretty distant from others.
As far as things to do, we drove up to Glen Arbor to bop around on a rainy day and went to Rinco Bros Coffee, amazing stuff! Really great pour over. We also went to the Empire Bliff trail to see the overlook. This is my second time camping at Platte River and I can’t wait to do it again!
Al S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 439, Loop: Loop 4
On my next to last night in camp both bathrooms/showers in Loop 4 were closed. It would’ve been helpful to leave a note explaining what other bathrooms were available.
Andrei T
VerifiedAugust 9, 2024 • Stayed at: D002, Loop: Walk-In
Beautiful campground. Well kept and clean restrooms. Plenty to do in the area. Glen Lake boating was fantastic!
Rosann H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Loop 1
We love the Platte River Campground! Site #113 was very nice. Lots of privacy yet close to the bathroom. Was a little tricky backing in due to the wall across from the site. This is the Cadillac of campgrounds! Thanks for keeping it up so nicely!!
Charles W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Loop 1
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Campsite was great except for the climb up to the picnic table.
Check out time 10:00 was too early to enjoy a morning activity.
Javier R
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: Loop 1
One of the most beautiful campgrounds in the world
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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