Platte River Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Write a Review 5685 Lake Michigan Rd. Honor, MI 49640 231-326-4700 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.7152, -86.1208
Overview of Platte River Campground
Reservations are required from May 1 - Oct. 15. First come, first served the remainder of the year. A park pass is required for all vehicles using the campground, including visitors who are visiting campers. Generators are prohibited in this campground.
Be bear aware. Keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by Just us and the dogs on 8/18/2024
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by RSmith on 8/1/2020
Number of Sites 179
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 590 ft / 179 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 231-326-4700
Just us and the dogs asked on 11/16/2023
Can you get to Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from this campground?
Reviews of Platte River Campground 20 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 14 Users
Last reported 8/18/2024
Confirmed by 6 Users
Last reported 8/25/2022
“Large Sites And So Much To Do!”
Reviewed 8/18/2024
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 110 |
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I want to go back! The site was large, pave and level. The bathrooms were clean, But mostly this whole area is stunning! There is so much to do. We biked the Bestie Valley Trail, floated the Platte River, drove the scenic road, took our Jeep on dirt roads and explored the nearby lakes. A must see is Peterson Beach! We rode our bike... more
I want to go back! The site was large, pave and level. The bathrooms were clean, But mostly this whole area is stunning! There is so much to do. We biked the Bestie Valley Trail, floated the Platte River, drove the scenic road, took our Jeep on dirt roads and explored the nearby lakes. A must see is Peterson Beach! We rode our bikes there from our campsite and it took my breath away. It was amazing and I need to go back!
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Just us and the dogs would stay here again
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“Large Wooded Sites With Plenty Of Privacy. Asphalt Sites. Super Clean Bathrooms. Great Location To Dunes. ”
Reviewed 10/9/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 120 |
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We stayed 3 nights but with all the outdoor activities it would have been nice to stay longer. The campground appears large and I guess it is; however, each site is asphalt with electrical. You must fill up prior to entering site. You have so much room on each site. Private with neighbors at a distance. Bathrooms are super clean and su... more
We stayed 3 nights but with all the outdoor activities it would have been nice to stay longer. The campground appears large and I guess it is; however, each site is asphalt with electrical. You must fill up prior to entering site. You have so much room on each site. Private with neighbors at a distance. Bathrooms are super clean and such wonderful hot water. Wood is cheaper outside park. Location is great to so many activities.
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KSM would stay here again
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“Large, well separated, shady sites. ”
Reviewed 9/30/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 138 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
This is a beautiful park. It's well laid out with newer restroom facilities. Sites are 30/50 amp electric only.
On the down side, there's no enforcement of noisy sites after 10 PM. We were treated to very loud people until nearly midnight on several nights. So bring ear plugs.
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Dave L would stay here again
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“Surpassed All Expectations ”
Reviewed 9/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| Site Number: | 310 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very clean and well-kept campground. Nice privacy between sites. No leveling needed. So much to do in the national lakeshore. It’s so wonderful to have plenty of trails that are dog-friendly for our pup.
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Jim and Alicia Wright would stay here again
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“Just one word, "perfect"”
Reviewed 10/24/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 121 |
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We camped in this perfect campground in early October, Loop 1, site 121 paved pull-through with 30 amp hookup. Our rate was $18.00 per night with our Senior Pass. The site was level and included a picnic table, fire ring, with plenty of shade. Clean restrooms and free hot showers were nearby, water and trash receptacles were located... more
We camped in this perfect campground in early October, Loop 1, site 121 paved pull-through with 30 amp hookup. Our rate was $18.00 per night with our Senior Pass. The site was level and included a picnic table, fire ring, with plenty of shade. Clean restrooms and free hot showers were nearby, water and trash receptacles were located at the restroom area. The campground was full, yet very peaceful, and located within a heavily wooded area. A 1.2 mile easy hiking trail to the beach was located next to our campsite. The beach area was very nice, we found a tree log on the beach to sit and watch the waves roll in. This is one of the nicest National Parks Campgrounds I have ever visited, and would definitely stay here again.
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Richard n Mary would stay here again
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“Awesome park”
Reviewed 10/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 203 |
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This is an excellent campground that is surrounded by lots of outdoor activities. The sites are a lot bigger than state parks. The showers are clean and staff is helpful. I will definitely be back.
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camper-737157 would stay here again
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“Six stars!”
Reviewed 8/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 141 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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This campground has everything we expect from a national park campground -- large, well-spaced sites and and excellent location for accessing trails, beaches, and waterways -- and more. This is one of very few NPS campgrounds to offer electric service AND bathhouses with clean, modern flush toilets and individual shower rooms. As an ad... more
This campground has everything we expect from a national park campground -- large, well-spaced sites and and excellent location for accessing trails, beaches, and waterways -- and more. This is one of very few NPS campgrounds to offer electric service AND bathhouses with clean, modern flush toilets and individual shower rooms. As an added bonus, there is also good cell coverage at the campground. On ATT we measured 30-40 down, 5 up.
Honestly, there is nothing bad to say about this campground. RV sites are paved and ours was perfectly level. There are plenty of long sites for larger rigs -- I recommend backins instead of the pull-thoughs which tend to be quite tight and better for smaller rigs. There are large, well-maintained pads with a picnic table, fire ring, and plenty of room for tents or canopies. The pads tend to be set back from the main sites, making the sites feel enormous. Electric service was flawless. Potable water is available at the dump station and at locations throughout the camping loops. There are bathhouses on every loop with private unisex toilets and shower rooms. The park offers recycling.
The campground is directly on the Platte Plains trail network. It is an easy, level walk of about 1 mile from loop 1 (the furthest loop) to the beach, and the trail system covers about 15 miles. There is a canoe launch across from the campground entrance, and an outfitter on the other side of the river for people who want to do one-way float trips. The campground is also fairly close to the Point Betsie lighthouse and the Old Indian Trail system. It's about 10 miles north to the main visitor center at Empire and less than 25 miles north to the very tip of park property. We found the location to be excellent for exploring the park, especially since some of the lesser-known (but equally scenic) spots near the campground were a lot less crowded than the famous Dune Climb or Pierce Stocking Drive. Groceries, gas, laundry, etc. are readily available in Benzonia, Frankfort, Empire, and other towns within 5-10 miles of the campground.
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Zamia Ventures would stay here again
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“Outstanding Campground”
Reviewed 10/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 120 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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The government campgrounds are the best and this one is no exception. We stayed in loop #1 with electricity. Spacious and private sites with fire rings and picnic tables. The only noise was from acorns falling on rv's. There is a walking trail (Dog friendly but no bikes) to the beach from the campground. Bicyclists can take a short pa... more
The government campgrounds are the best and this one is no exception. We stayed in loop #1 with electricity. Spacious and private sites with fire rings and picnic tables. The only noise was from acorns falling on rv's. There is a walking trail (Dog friendly but no bikes) to the beach from the campground. Bicyclists can take a short path from loop 4 and jump on the little used Peterson Road for a ride to the beach. When we went to the beach we had the place to ourselves. Unbelievably gorgeous views. The campground is on the southern end of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Most of the trails and the scenic drive are about 10 miles to the north, 5 stars hands down.
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Snoopinaround would stay here again
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“In the heart of a great recreational area”
Reviewed 10/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 204 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Class C) |
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National campgrounds can't be beat; no exception here. Second time here. We're in the woods, with privacy, clean toilets and showers, level site, dry firewood at the general store just down the road, power only hook up, and lots to do. In response to rainy weather, went with friends to Empire for a root beer and burger at Joe's then t... more
National campgrounds can't be beat; no exception here. Second time here. We're in the woods, with privacy, clean toilets and showers, level site, dry firewood at the general store just down the road, power only hook up, and lots to do. In response to rainy weather, went with friends to Empire for a root beer and burger at Joe's then the national park visitor center. There is an abandoned RR trail in the CG that goes to Lake Michigan. There's a bike path going to the lake as well. Next time we'll get to Sleeping Bear National Park.
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Hi-Ho would stay here again
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“Spacious sites, clean bathhouse”
Reviewed 7/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 313 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
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With a Senior Pass, it was only $18 for an electric only site. We had a nice flat, paved site. LOTS of space between campsites. Showers were nice and the bathhouse has an outdoor sink area. Great location, only 20 minutes to the "Big Dune" hike. Cell coverage on both AT&T and Verizon was slow; I was using a cell booster and couldn... more
With a Senior Pass, it was only $18 for an electric only site. We had a nice flat, paved site. LOTS of space between campsites. Showers were nice and the bathhouse has an outdoor sink area. Great location, only 20 minutes to the "Big Dune" hike. Cell coverage on both AT&T and Verizon was slow; I was using a cell booster and couldn't upload photos, but was fine for email and reading news.
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ReneC would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
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