US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Lake, Benzie County, Michigan.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 171 |
| Site types | 90 standard, electric, 50 standard, no electric, 25 tent only no electric, 5 group tent only area no electric, 1 rv no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 104 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 40 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fees | <p>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 La |
| Phone | (231) 326-4700 |
| Address | 5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI, 49640 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Platte River Campground before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Platte River Campground is in Lake, Benzie County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.