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Platte River
Total sites: 171
Available Tonight: 21
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 21
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months
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Platte River Campground, MI - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Platte River Campground in Benzie County is located 47 min west of Traverse City, MI with an elevation of 603 feet. There are a total of 171 campsites including 29 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 141 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 90 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (936)
4.7 out of 5
| 5 star | 77% | |
| 4 star | 16% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@SarahP6892621 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #130
This is a beautiful campground! The beach is wide, clean, lots of sand, and very well kept. The sites are a nice size, easy walk/bike to get around. The bathrooms are very clean. Recent updates were noted. It was quiet during our stay (off season). Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes- which is why we came here. Absolutely love this area. It's obvious that Michigan's DNR is well supported. I wish Wisconsin would take notes. We loved our stay!
@HaileyJE0E09EA · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #426
This campsite is always so peaceful and clean. Time spent here is well worth it!
@ANDREWL5237889 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #424
Shaded campsite with easy access to facilities. Hot water in bathroom. Pleasant area to walk
@SteveP3205693 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #426
One of my favorite places.
@GaryE6624143 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #411
Nice siteNice clean restrooms
@MichelleP94407 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #427
The shower and restroom facilities are well maintained. Though there are a lot of fellow campers, there was not excessive noise and public areas were very clean.
@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #122
Very clean!
@DAVIDJ6790409 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #410
Campground was clean. Bathroom snd shower areas were well maintained.
@MarissaG9B94A4 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #418
Cleanest and quietest campsite Ive ever stayed at. My new favorite campground! Highly recommend
@ToniB2694457 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #425
We stayed in spot 425 for 3 nights the second week of September.Spot 425 was right next to the restroom, which I hadn't expected. For some reason the map made it appear further away. Anyway, it turned out to be a non-issue. The toilets are modern marvels: flush toilets, sinks with running water and hand dryers and the showers were individual, not communal. Nirvana for a tent camper! Speaking of which, they're available to tent campers (I'm thinking of you, Tippecanoe River State Park.)All of the sites were relatively large. Site 425 was much lower than the rest of the camp. This is good in that on a breezy night, the breeze was over our heads, keeping us warmer and the fire under control. We also like to quietly play music at night, so the sound didn't travel as easily to the other sites. However, it would have been bad during a large rainstorm. It's basically a rain catch basin. Since all food, or anything with a scent, needs to be kept inside a locked vehicle due to ravenous, ornery raccoons, this meant many trips up and down the hill to our vehicle.There's a really nice hike at the back of the campground that leads directly to Lake Michigan. The ranger told us it as 3/4 mile, but my smart watch recorded 1.3 miles each way. It's worth it but not for someone with physical limitations as there is about a 1/4 mile of thick sand that's difficult to walk through.If you're looking for a nicely kept campground with large spots in a remote area with plenty of hiking and water sports, this is for you.
@MikeE418600243 · Camped on Sep 6, 2025 at Campsite #124
Everything was very well maintained and cleaned. The staff was very friendly.
@DaveS9743514 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #103
Its a great campground!! Great location to bike from also canoe rental float trips 1/2 mile away! We loved our stay there and will be back!
@AdityaJED70305 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #431
Super clean and spacious campsites. Very close to Platte River Beach
@christine15267 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #B1
I have stayed at Platte River Campground five times - it is my favorite place to camp. So much to do in the area (hiking, beaches, cycling, paddling, towns, the scenic drive...), and the campground is peaceful with private sites and clean bathrooms/showers and dishwashing stations, even for the walk-in sites.
@RonaldK6773497 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #449
Excellent experience .. clean well cared for
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #115
Cost for electric usage is way too high. Never again.........
@JonahK448A1A5A · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #429
This just might be the best campground ever. Crazy clean. Free showers. Specious sites. Beautiful forests with a path to huge beach. Plus access to Sleeping Bear and Heritage Trail. 5 stars.
@DonP9017789 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #314
This is our favorite campsite in Michigan. Much to do - sleeping bear dunes- traverse city- interlochin- Frankfort- and many other attractions
@SherryM3096021 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #114
Beautiful location! Room between campsites and clean facilities.
@MikeD2668364 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #122
The campground is always clean and quiet. Perfect place to relax.
@RodneyDAC2CEA4 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #304
Trash containers make too much and too loud noise when being used. Maybe move farther away from campers. Noise all night long. Also mouth of the river needs to be dredged so boats can go in and out .
@JenniferR98687 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #415
Great campground. Nice shaded sites. Rangers are winderful. Live the Platte River snd Lake.
@EmilyF2405059 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #A7
Love this campground! Excellent hiking, biking and paddling all nearby with clean facilities and friendly and helpful rangers.
@chads1663816 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #320
Nice stay. Sites were nestled in the woods, separate, private fire pit & picnic table down a short trail. Individual trails leading to a clean shower house. Only downside was o shelves to place soap/ shampoo in showers.
@AshleyMA81D2A8 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #326
Beautiful spacious campground, clean restrooms, and a very beautiful beach. Overall, a very relaxing camping experience. We love Platt River Campground! Make sure to visit sleeping bear dunes when youre in the area.
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