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967 reviews
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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September 22, 2024 Stayed at: A005, Loop: Walk-In
Platte river campground never disappoints. I’ve been coming here since I was 7 I am now almost 40 and this is still one of my favorite places in the world. Try the walk in campsites for a backpack type way to camp with conveniences of showers and real bathrooms. The beaches, dune climb, scenic drive, sunset at the lighthouse, and kayaking the platte are definitely my must sees.
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September 21, 2024 Stayed at: 137, Loop: Loop 1
Very nice place…but get the restroom fixed
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September 20, 2024 Stayed at: 312, Loop: Loop 3
If you are in a tent be prepared to hear air conditioners running all night in the RVs around you.
Well maintained park.
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September 19, 2024 Stayed at: 122, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful sites and friendly staff.
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September 16, 2024 Stayed at: 137, Loop: Loop 1
Well-maintained campground with a good amount of shade but sites are fairly close together with little foliage between sites. The tent pad and picnic table area are in addition to the stated driveway length so the sites feel very spacious. Be cautious when selecting a pull-through site as they have a significant bend in the driveway and trees along each side that make them more difficult to maneuver than a back-in site. Great access to Platte Lake and Lake Michigan for those with boats. Just a short drive to enjoy sunsets and the beach along Lake Michigan.
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September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 314, Loop: Loop 3
We had a fantastic camping experience! The restrooms were clean and well-maintained, with running water and nice showers. There was even a separate room for washing kitchen supplies, which was very convenient. The camping spots were well-separated, offering plenty of privacy, and the location was close to a trail that leads to Lake Michigan.
One thing to note: the electrical connection is a bit far from the campsites, so if you’re tent camping, you’ll likely need a long extension cord. However, it’s perfectly suited for trailers.
Overall, we were very happy with the experience and would highly recommend it. We’d go back in a heartbeat!
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September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 309, Loop: Loop 3
Hiking and biking from the campsite was great. Very nice trails and roads. Swimming was great in Lake Michigan and easy to access from a short bike or hike. Restrooms very clean and loved the sink area for cleaning dishes. Very clean and well kept park.
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September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 443, Loop: Loop 4
This is our favorite vacay every summer. The campground is BEAUTIFUL, well cared for and in a perfect area. We check the same boxes each year traveling to Pierce Stocking Drive, Empire for some hiking and Glen Arbor for food and shopping. We love the Heritage Trail for biking. Don't forget the dune climb- a family favorite. There are plenty of beaches (even a Dog Friendly one off Esch Road) and super accessible rentals for the river. We find it to be the perfect blend of off the grid meets amenities. We leave feeling refreshed and rested each year. The camp hosts seem to always be kind and hospitable. The bathrooms are VERY clean and well cared for. 10 out of 10. We'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying here.
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September 13, 2024 Stayed at: A003, Loop: Walk-In
Walk-in campsite was very nice. Be prepared to carry your camping items a distance. You can’t use a wagon to help you. The distance is stated in the site description. The bear lockers were great to put coolers and all food or scented items in. Ample space. The bathrooms were very nice and recently updated in the Walk-In area. There are private shower areas that have a locked door. Everything is kept very clean and sanitized each day. There is a camp sink room, so bring a bag or something to carry your dirty dishes. Have a dishpan or pot to wash things in. It is located in the area where you park your car and between the two showers. The door is labeled.
The hikes are wonderful. Empire Bluff and Pyramid Point have beautiful views of Lake Michigan. The water looks like the Caribbean. The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is well worth it. One of the stops is a hiking trail.
As you come into Platte River Campground the Ranger Station is where you check in to camp. They have trail info there.
You can walk to Lake Mich from a path by the restrooms. Also, you can drive to Lake Michigan in 5 minutes - just ask ranger where it is. It is great to see the sunset from there.
Be sure and bring most of your food. There is no grocery store close to the camp. There are some items at the Platte River Canoe Rental place 1/4 mi from the camp, They also have ice.
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September 12, 2024 Stayed at: 304, Loop: Loop 3
Great campground with large widely spaced sites, nice trees & also gently rolling. Nine old railroad grade trail to Lake Michigan. Pleasent drive north on M-22 to additional scenic places.
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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
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