Platte River Campground

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

🏕️ CampgroundHuron-Manistee NFMichigan⭐ 4.7 (1958)

🟢 46 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs: not at the Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric sites here — all 5 of those sites say no. Check the site type before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Platte River Campground in Michigan has 46 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 20–Wed Sep 23. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Walk-In #C002–Group Sites #G004 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #G002, 👥 #G004, Walk-In #A002, #A004, #A006, #A007, #C001, #C002, #C003

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Walk-In #D001–Group Sites #G003 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #G003, Loop 4 #419, Walk-In #A003, #B002, #B003, #B006, #B007, #C004, #D001, #D003

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites Walk-In #C006

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Walk-In #A003 & Walk-In #A004 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #G003, Walk-In #A003, #A004, #A006, #B001, #B006, #B007

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Sites #G005, Loop 4 #410, Walk-In #A001, #B008

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Walk-In #B004–Walk-In #A006 next to each othersites Loop 3 #304, Loop 4 #401, #403, #405, #406, #412, #414, #418, #426, #432, #434, #437, #443, #445, Walk-In #A002, #A003, #A004, #A006, #A007, #A008, #B003, #B004, #B006, #B008, #C001, #C002, #C003, #C005

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop 4 #415, #438, #440, #449

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 Walk-In #A001 & Walk-In #D002 next to each othersites Loop 2 #209, Loop 4 #408, #411, #417, #427, #430, #436, #442, Walk-In #A001, #A005, #C004, #D002

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Group Sites #G002 — Site G002 (11) — **Site Group Sites #G002** · Site G002 (11)NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G002 — Site G002 (2) — **Site Group Sites #G002** · Site G002 (2)NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G004 — Site G004(2) — **Site Group Sites #G004** · Site G004(2)NPS

Campsite Group Sites #G004 — Site G004 — **Site Group Sites #G004** · Site G004NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A002 — Site A002 (4) — **Site Walk-In #A002** · Site A002 (4)NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A002 — Site A002 — **Site Walk-In #A002** · Site A002NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A004 — Site A004 (5) — **Site Walk-In #A004** · Site A004 (5)NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A004 — Site A004 (4) — **Site Walk-In #A004** · Site A004 (4)NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A006 — Site A006 (3) — **Site Walk-In #A006** · Site A006 (3)NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A006 — Site A006 (4) — **Site Walk-In #A006** · Site A006 (4)NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A007 — Site A007 (2) — **Site Walk-In #A007** · Site A007 (2)NPS

Campsite Walk-In #A007 — Site A007 — **Site Walk-In #A007** · Site A007NPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $22–$50/nightGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricRv NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.7★★★★★1,958 ratings

5★1,558

4★295

3★63

2★26

1★16

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.6/4

Verizon2.4/4

T-Mobile2.2/4

Sprint retired2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Platte River Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Platte River Campground?

Platte River Campground in Michigan takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Platte River Campground?

Campsite fees at Platte River Campground run about $22–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Platte River Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Platte River Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Platte River Campground a good campground?

Platte River Campground holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 1,958 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Platte River Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Platte River Campground, AT&T rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 405 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Platte River Campground located?

Platte River Campground is located in Huron-Manistee NF, Michigan. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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