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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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
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 434, Loop: Loop 4
When we checked in, the ranger was so helpful. She told us how to get to the areas that we wanted to explore and showed us where the water and dump stations were.
The bathrooms were very clean. The shower was hot with great water pressure!
We loved our stay—only wish we could have stayed longer!
SUSAN D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 305, Loop: Loop 3
Camping at Platte River is always fun. This trip I took my 6y grandson camping for the first time! We had so much fun and I'm sure we'll both remember the trip as one of the best!
Andrew R
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 414, Loop: Loop 4
Very nice campground, the level paved parking on the sites made setup a breeze. Very clean and great dune hiking.
Jeffrey M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A001, Loop: Walk-In
Lovely campground.
Lalith S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: G003, Loop: Group Sites
great place to camp, we camped with kids and in-laws, will come back again.....
Kaitlyn D
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 401, Loop: Loop 4
Quite campground, beautiful walk to lake MI, clean! Highly recommend
Gregory K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Loop 2
We had a great stay at this campground. Our site was one of the more private ones of which there seemed to be quite a few. It was beautiful there with lots of birds and trees. The bathrooms were nice and cleaned regularly. The loop we were in was nearly silent at night and in the early morning. I almost felt bad getting up and making coffee it was so quite and peaceful. The firewood was available but overpriced and not completely seasoned (I know because it was hard to get lit and then sizzled the whole time it burned) but it burned. The campground was near the Platte River and close to the beach. There was a trail to the beach from the campground which was nice and shaded. We had a very nice stay here.
Helen K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 432, Loop: Loop 4
There are so many things to do. Kayaking, rock hunting, Frankfort and Glen Arbor. Many hiking tails and Glen Lake picnic area.
There are so many things to do the we didn't have time to do them all.
Diana B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 209, Loop: Loop 2
Platte River is one of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan. Ever since COVID hit the US and suddenly everyone thought "Let's RV!", this campground has now become one of the most difficult campgrounds in which to get a reservation. Magazine Articles and Bloggers have showcased Platte River Campground and The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore area and this information has stimulated and driven an interest in this beautiful area of Northern Michigan. If you plan to camp at Platte River, plan a long enough stay to be able to enjoy the entire area. It takes at least one day just to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Park Passes are required. For the younger visitors (or those young at heart), stop at the Phillip A Hart Visitor's Center in Empire or the Ranger Station at the Platte River Campground to obtain a "Junior Ranger" Activity booklet and . This is a great way for the entire family to learn about every point of interest stop on the Sleeping Bear Dunes self-guided tour. Completed booklets can be turned in to the Ranger's Station at the campground or the Visitor's Center and "Junior Rangers" receive a badge of completion. Riverside Canoe Trips or The Trading Post both offer float trips or kayaks and tubing down the Platte River to the terminus at Lake Michigan. Riverside Canoe has a nice camp store and offers a wide assortment of paddling gear and tourist related items at fairly reasonable prices. Other local must see and do's are: Point Betsie Lighthouse and Crystal Gardens both off south M-22. The historic town of Frankfort with both Beach and Pier. Elberta Bluffs for hang-gliding and "soaring" in a glider at the Frankfort airfield. Eateries: Cherry Hut in Beulah for cherry pie and cherry chicken salad, The Manitou for an upscale dining experience on M-22. Gwen Frostic Prints and The Alpaca Farm off River Road between Benzonia and Frankfort following the Betsie River. Charter Fishing in Betsie Bay. Farmer Markets, etc. Have Fun
John W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 425, Loop: Loop 4
Our site was great for tent camping. It had a huge pad large enough for our tent, picnic table, fire ring/grill and our chairs. It was also near the restroom/showers and water. There are trees affording some privacy between sites. There were a few mosquitoes but less than expected this time of year.
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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