Campground · MI

Platte River Campground

Facts

  • Use fee: 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.
  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
  • Phone: 231-326-4700

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…

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Conditions

  • Weather

    Updated 8:40 AM

    72°F / 50°F · Sunny

    Wind 5 mph

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  • Water

    Updated 10:20 AM

    156 cfs · 1.37 ft

    PLATTE RIVER AT HONOR, MI

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  • Air quality

    Updated 10:00 AM

    AQI 26 · Good

    O3 · Northwest Lower

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Getting there

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 (…

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