Storm clouds moving over the Platte Point Beach
Group salmon fishing in the Platte River
Group kayaking and inner tube floating on the Platte River
A deer stands warily near the Platte River campground entrance sign
Platte Picnic Area Canoe Launch 3

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

About Platte River Campground

Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Michigan. This year-round facility is one of the most popular campgrounds in the park. It is within walking distance of the Platte River and a short walk or drive away from the Lake Michigan shore. Hikers can access many of the area's day use and backpacking trails just north of the campground. Summer temperatures range from the upper 70s to 90 degrees F (25° to 32° C) during the day, and from the 50s to 70 degrees F (10° to 25° C) at night.  Winters are cold, with daytime highs from 20° to 30° F (-7° to -1° C) and lows in the 10s and 20s F (-12 to -7° C). Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.

Available sites

171 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

171 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 101, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 102, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 103, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 104, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 105, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 106, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 107, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 108, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 109, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 110, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 111, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 112, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 113, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 114, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 115, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 116, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 117, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 118, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 119, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 120, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 121, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 122, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 123, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 124, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 125, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 126, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 127, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 128, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 129, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 130, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 131, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 132, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 133, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 134, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 135, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 136, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 137, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 138, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 139, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 140, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 141, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 142, Loop: Loop 1 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 203, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 204, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 205, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 206, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 207, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 208, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 209, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 210, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 211, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 212, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 213, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 214, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 215, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 216, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 217, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 218, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 219, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 220, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 221, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 222, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 223, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 224, Loop: Loop 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 301, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 303, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 304, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 305, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 306, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 307, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 308, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 309, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 310, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 311, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 312, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 313, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 314, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 315, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 316, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 317, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 318, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 319, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 320, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 321, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 322, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 323, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 324, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 325, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 326, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 327, Loop: Loop 3 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 401, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 403, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 404, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 405, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 406, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 407, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 408, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 409, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 410, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 411, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 412, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 413, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 414, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 415, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 416, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 417, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 418, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 419, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 420, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 421, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 422, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 423, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 424, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 425, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 426, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 427, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 428, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 429, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 430, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 431, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 432, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 433, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 434, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 435, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 436, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 437, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 438, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 439, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 440, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 441, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 442, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 443, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 444, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 445, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 446, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 447, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 448, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 449, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 450, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 451, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 453, Loop: Loop 4 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ A001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A004, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A005, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A006, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A007, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ A008, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Shade shade
⛺ B001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B004, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B005, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B006, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B007, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ B008, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C004, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C005, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ C006, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ D001, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ D002, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ D003, Loop: Walk-In Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G001, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ G002, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G003, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G004, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade
⛺ G005, Loop: Group Sites Tent
Campfire · Full shade

Reviews

967 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

Based on 967 reviews

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4 stars 14.2% (137)
3 stars 3.5% (34)
2 stars 1.1% (11)
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Jack I

Verified

June 10, 2025 Stayed at: 219, Loop: Loop 2

Platte River is our go to place every year. The sites are so large and give us the privacy we're hoping for while camping. There is access to so much hiking/biking/kayaking within the area that we love spending time here.

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Dennis M

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 135, Loop: Loop 1

Platte River is our favorite Michigan campground. Excellent paved level sites and well maintained facilities.

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Tamra V

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June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 205, Loop: Loop 2

Lovely park, it is a bit of a drive to see the dunes

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Ellen O

Verified

June 9, 2025 Stayed at: 107, Loop: Loop 1

Beautiful area and park was real nice. Camp spots were spaced out nicely with lots of trees and shade. Very well kept.
Only complaint is there were garbage bins blocking one of the access points to fill tank leaving only one fresh water hose to fill tank which caused a lengthy wait due to only one camper at a time being able to fill or dump, that was a real bummer!
Will be back in October, hopefully get there early so no wait.

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Theodore D

Verified

June 6, 2025 Stayed at: 103, Loop: Loop 1

Best campground I have stayed in

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Kerri M

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June 5, 2025 Stayed at: 137, Loop: Loop 1

Platte River Campground is always beautiful and a pleasure to visit. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. The staff is very friendly. We look forward to visiting every summer.

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Laurie B

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June 4, 2025 Stayed at: 326, Loop: Loop 3

Love this campground. Whoever designed it did a great job utilizing terrain and foliage to give campsites both privacy and scenery.

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Michael C

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June 4, 2025 Stayed at: 125, Loop: Loop 1

Campsite was beautiful, and the facilities were immaculate. Staff was courteous and helpful above and beyond.

I cannot recommend this facility more highly.

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Monika M

Verified

June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 208, Loop: Loop 2

The campground was very well maintained. The bathrooms were very clean and it was nice to have a dedicated dish washing area. Beautiful, quiet campground. It was our first visit ,and we have already made a reservation to go back in the fall.

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Quinn B

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 318, Loop: Loop 3

Great upgrades to sites and bath houses.

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Location & Directions for Platte River Campground

5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI 49640 United States

Elevation: 184 ft

Getting There

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...

Nearest town

Honor, MI - 6.8 mi

About 13 min to downtown

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.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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