Platte River Campground

The facts

• 171 bookable sites
• 179 sites in total, including non-bookable
• 11 accessible sites
• Vehicles up to 40 ft
• Up to 25 people per site
• Loops: Group Sites, Loop 1, Loop 2, Loop 3, Loop 4, Walk-In

Site types

• 90 Standard Electric
• 50 Standard Nonelectric
• 25 Tent Only Nonelectric
• 8 Management
• 5 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• 1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

• ✓ Electric hookups
• ✓ Campfires allowed
• ✓ Fire pits
• ✓ Picnic tables
• ✓ Shade
• ✓ Pets allowed
• ✕ Water hookups — not available
• ✕ Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

179 campsites at Platte River Campground

Getting there

44.71278, -86.11778 · 44°42'46.0"N 86°7'4.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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 Lands America the Beautiful passes (e.g., Resident Annual, Non-Resident Annual, Senior, Access, Military, 4th Grade, Golden Age).  For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.    Current U.S. Citizen/Resident Vehicle Fees: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Current Non - U.S Citizen/Resident Vehicle Fees: $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $250 America the Beautiful Non-Resident annual pass. The Michigan Recreation Passport is not valid for entry at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is a federally managed site.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Platte River Campground

Can you reserve a site at Platte River Campground?

Yes, Platte River Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Platte River Campground have?

179 sites in total, of which 171 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Platte River Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Platte River Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Platte River Campground.

Does Platte River Campground have hookups?

Electric.

Are campfires allowed at Platte River Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Platte River Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Platte River Campground

• White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
• D.H. Day Group Campground 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
• D.H. Day Campground 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
• South Manitou Group Campground 20.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Seaton Creek Campground 28.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites 32.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Philip A. Hart Visitor Center 7.5 mi · Facility
• Port Oneida Heritage Center 17.7 mi · Visitor Center
• South Manitou Island Visitor Center 20.6 mi · Facility
• Popple Campground - South Manitou Island 23 mi · Campground
• Village Campground - North Manitou Island 29.5 mi · Campground
• Udell Trailhead 33.3 mi · Facility

Contact

• Phone 231-326-4700
• Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.