Platte River Campground Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Michigan
Platte River Overview
Platte River Campground, has 147 campsites and is located within walking distance of the Platte River in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, between Lake Michigan and Platte Lake. There are 91 sites with electric hookups (sites 101-142, 203-224 and 301-327). Tent-only campsites are in the B, C and D loops. Group camping is also available in the G loop.
The campground is very well maintained, is open year-round and offers a wide variety of camping styles. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Primitive backcountry sites (tent only) and group camping are also available. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, and hot showers ($). There’s also a visitor center, picnic/day use area, food storage lockers and amphitheater. Some cell service is available in the area.
Platte River Campground Area Recreation
Outdoor activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. Canoe rentals are also available at nearby Platte River Point. There’s more than 25 miles of trails in the Platte Plains trail system. Some of the trailheads are just a short walk from the campground.
D. H. Day Campground is also nearby (about 18 miles to the north) and you may also like Lake Michigan Campground. Wilson State Park Campground (mid state) is also nice.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- Bathhouse
- BBQ Grills
- Beach Shower House
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Group Pavilion
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- Trash Collection
- Visitor Center
- Wood
Activities
- Backpacking
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Playground
- River
- Sailing
- Sand Dunes
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter Sports
Honor , Michigan 49640
231 326-4700
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Electric Hookup
- Group
- Primitive
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
147
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
91
Campsite Vehicle Size:
Up to 50 feet.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
588
Platte River Comments & Reviews
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I have stayed in the group sites a few times, which we loved. However, we tend to do a lot of cooking and would like an individual site, since carrying everything is wearing on us.
2 Questions: Can I have a tent for 3 family members and a camper for 3 as well on the same site? Also, can I book more than one site at the same time for another family member?
Hi Victoria,
CampsitePhotos.com is not associated with any of the campgrounds listed on our site. We provide the photos and additional campground information. I recommend you contact the campground directly at: 231 326-4700 ext. 5029
Do you guys have full hook-up for motor homes?
Hi Emily,
Platte River campground has 68 campsites with electrical hookups. No full hookups are available.
Just booked site 442 at Platte River campground for my tent. Think it’s non electrical. True?
Hi Barb,
That is correct. Platte River campsite #442 is non-electric. All sites in the 400 loop are non-electric.
I understand each site can only have two cars, but if we have a third car (staying under the 6 person max) is there a place to park it inside the campground?
Hi Sarah,
I have not been able to confirm if there is an overflow parking area for extra vehicles for registered campers. You may trying calling the Park phone at 231-326-4700, ext. 5029 at Plat River Campground.
Fantastic campground with large sites. The walk in sites are especially nice. It’s a short walk to a gorgeous Lake Michigan Beach. Modern, clean, toilets and showers.