Platte River Campground

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Platte River Campground, National Park Service

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. … How to get 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 (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.… Cost: 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).… Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by National Park Service. Phone: 231-326-4700 . Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232458 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: NPS, NPS Photo). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.