Established Camping
Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<strong>Platte River Campground will be closed for the month of May 2024</strong> while it undergoes pavement preservation. As a result, <strong>reservations will not be released for the month of May 2024.</strong> Availability will continue to be released on a 6-month rolling basis from June 1 through October 15, 2024. If the project is completed ahead of schedule, the campground will reopen, and sites will be released for booking on recreation.gov. Updates can be found at: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/conditions.htm" rel="nofollow">www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/conditions.htm</a>
The Ironman Michigan triathlon will be taking place <strong>Sunday, September 15, 2024.</strong> The bike course takes place on M-22 and will have significant impact on local traffic. M-22 will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. between the City of Frankfort and Esch Road. <ul> <li><strong>To avoid road closures, arriving campers should not arrive before the scheduled check-in time of 2 p.m.</strong></li> <li><strong>To avoid road closures, departing campers should exit by 8:30 a.m. via Deadstream Road, Platte Road, or M-22 northbound. Southbound M-22 will be closed.</strong></li> </ul>
About
National Park Service
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Overview
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.
Recreation
Campers can hike, canoe, kayak and fish on the river or the lake. There are canoe rentals at nearby Platte River Point, where the river meets the lake (the point also has beach access for those wishing to drive there). The Platte Plains trail system boasts more than 25 miles (40 km) of trails, some of which can be accessed a short walk away from the campground. Trails to the primitive White Pine backcountry campground are also close by.
Facilities
This facility is well-maintained, well-organized and offers a wide variety of sites, including back-in and pull-through sites with electric hookups for RVs, non-electric sites, walk-to sites, group sites (hike-in, tent-only) and a nearby backcountry campground. Each site has a campfire ring and picnic table. Each loop has restrooms with flush toilets and sinks. Hot showers are also available. The group sites allow no more than 25 people per site; pets and RVs are not permitted in them.
Natural Features
The campground lies in a wooded area within walking distance of the Platte River and less than two miles (3.2 km) away from the beaches of Lake Michigan. Although the lakeshore is long and narrow, it has northern hardwood and conifer forests, abandoned farm meadows, wetlands, lakes, streams, bogs and splendid examples of a glacially formed landscape.The most prominent features in the park, and those for which it is named, are the perched sand dunes above Lake Michigan. The overlooks at Sleeping Bear, Empire and Pyramid Point bluffs are about 400 feet (122 m) above the lake. With 65 miles (105 km) of Lake Michigan shoreline and numerous inland lakes and streams, the park is wonderfully water-oriented.
contact_info
For local information, please call (231) 326-4700 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
Charges & Cancellations
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Beautiful spot, excellent facilities and staff.
Beautiful campground with large well treed cites for around $24 with no power. Free showers and dish washing facilities. Amazing rangers with tons of info! Also worth checking out the fish hatchery on the platte.
Some Private sites
Platt River CG: Sept 2023 (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: 3.5 Price 2023: $18 w senior discount Usage during visit: VERY full Site Privacy: Most sites do not have lateral privacy Site Spacing: Sites are close Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Not bad Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: Yes Bathroom: Clean Showers: Yes Setting: Adjacent to a deciduous forest. Weather: Hot Bugs: Not bad. However, biting flies near the sand on Pyramid Tr Rig size: There are some large rigs Sites: Some of the better ones are represented in pictures provided.
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Modern Bliss
Immaculate modern campground. Clean and spacious facilities, helpful staff.
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Location
Platte River Campground — Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in Michigan
Directions
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
Address
SLEEPING BEAR DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE
9922 FRONT STREET
Empire, MI 49630
Coordinates
44.7127778 N
86.1177778 W