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Platte River
Total sites: 171
Available Today: 2 FF*
Available this Weekend: 2 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 2 FF*
Available this Weekend: 2 FF*
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 (784)
4.7 out of 5
| 5 star | 77% | |
| 4 star | 16% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@SusanD7512883 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #128
I always love camping at Platte River. I love the spacious sites, clean restrooms and all the trails.
@MichelleW64922 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #203
Very nice campground. Kept very clean, partially due to active bears in the area.
@SeanF6468083 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #220
This campground is popular because it is excellent! It's a great base to visit both the Platte River and Glen Arbor areas. While DH Day is closer to Glen Arbor and more of the Sleeping Bear hiking trails, Platte River Campground is equally beautiful. The distinct advantage of Platte River Campground is the modern restrooms which include showers and a dish washing station. The showers are spacious, private, and the water can get hot. This makes Platte River Campground better for longer trips or bigger groups.We stayed at Site 220, which I highly recommend for tents. There is plenty of room for a large tent as well as leaving room to camp. The fire pit is not very close to the tent, so there is little worry about burning a hole in your tent. Be aware that the picnic table is chained down and cannot be moved closer to the fire pit, so bring camp chairs if you plan to sit around the fire.Because Platte River Campground has modern restrooms, there are not many restroom buildings: just 1 per loop. Therefore, proximity to the restroom is important. Site 220 is not right next to the restroom, but it's only about a 30-second walk. This is a big benefit.For activities, we paddled the Lower Platte through Riverside Canoes. We rented a 6-man raft, which I highly recommend. It's fun to have the whole group in the same vessel. We also hiked Empire Bluff, Platte Plains, and Kettles trails. For meals, we stopped at Ursa Major and Cherry Hut in Beulah and of course Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor.I would say that Platte River Campground is intermittently buggy. I definitely recommend preparing for the possibility of bad bugs. Everyone in our group had personal insect nets, but I also recommend an insect net canopy. Our campsite neighbors had one and remarked to us that it worked very well. The mosquitoes on Platte Plains were insane. Fortunately, we were prepared. But I do not recommend venturing out there unless you ARE prepared.Overall, this is a great campground!
@TheodoreDED3EA · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #103
Best campground I have stayed in
@DennisM8587674 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #135
Platte River is our favorite Michigan campground. Excellent paved level sites and well maintained facilities.
@EllenO78575DEF · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #107
Beautiful area and park was real nice. Camp spots were spaced out nicely with lots of trees and shade. Very well kept.Only complaint is there were garbage bins blocking one of the access points to fill tank leaving only one fresh water hose to fill tank which caused a lengthy wait due to only one camper at a time being able to fill or dump, that was a real bummer!Will be back in October, hopefully get there early so no wait.
@TamraV6BD1E157 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #205
Lovely park, it is a bit of a drive to see the dunes
@JackI6332319 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #219
Platte River is our go to place every year. The sites are so large and give us the privacy we're hoping for while camping. There is access to so much hiking/biking/kayaking within the area that we love spending time here.
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #125
Campsite was beautiful, and the facilities were immaculate. Staff was courteous and helpful above and beyond. I cannot recommend this facility more highly.
@AlejandroB6A15 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #308
Campsite has excellent facilities and well maintained. Especially appreciate the hot showers and camp sink. Firewood available on site as well
@BrianB7534319 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #124
Very clean and private campsites. Staff was professional. The one negative, someone stole our camp chairs while we were gone for the day. They were cheap so it was no major loss.
@KerriM4470232 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #137
Platte River Campground is always beautiful and a pleasure to visit. The bathrooms and showers are always clean. The staff is very friendly. We look forward to visiting every summer.
@QuinnB1972257 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #318
Great upgrades to sites and bath houses.
@MonikaM9905AAA · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #208
The campground was very well maintained. The bathrooms were very clean and it was nice to have a dedicated dish washing area. Beautiful, quiet campground. It was our first visit ,and we have already made a reservation to go back in the fall.
@IsabellaN6C2D2 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #D2
Our experience at Platte River Campground was amazing! The campsite we were on (I believe it was D-2) was clean, quiet, beautiful, and conveniently located. It was near the restroom/shower/dishwashing area, but not excessively noisy. The bear boxes are large and right near the site (they were also clean). This site was easy to book, and the staff were very polite and informative. We really enjoyed our time here! Would highly recommend this site and campground to anyone looking to explore the area!
@LaurieB8871906 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #326
Love this campground. Whoever designed it did a great job utilizing terrain and foliage to give campsites both privacy and scenery.
@KevinS8513228 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #125
Very beautiful and very clean campground. Great, friendly and knowledgeable staff as well!
@Elizabeth6A943 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #319
We are a couple of local girls who have a couple of Riggs, and love to go camping together. Platt River is one of our favorites for so many reasons. The sites are spacious with plenty of greenery and privacy between sites. The walking path down to the lake is so great. And a quick bike ride down the road to the lake, access to the river, its just great. The improvements are so appreciated. Level paved sites is a real bonus. There are also a number of good restaurants and local sites within a short driving distance. we will be back next year without a doubt.
@ScottD5141264 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #412
Great campground! I stayed in Loop 4 (site 412) and it was really nice. Pads are paved and flat. I stayed in May and Loop 4 was not very full. The bathrooms are great and clean, with showers and a washing room for dishes. Would stay here again!
@SharonS7186721 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #316
The edge of the asphalt pad on site 316 was not level with on the side . Easily to injury one self when getting out of the trailer door. The side by the electrical box was level but a drop off on the opposite side was not.
@JimD11B8E413C5 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #129
Great clean sites.
@CindyM6464978 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #322
We love camping at Platt River. The campground is well maintained and is in a great location to experience the beauty of the Sleeping Bear area. The sites are very large and we love the separate campfire area each site has.
@WilliamL145693 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #204
Clean HOT showers and restrooms. Electric hookup was super helpful. Enjoyably weekend trip
@MattA5001327 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #206
One of my favorite campgrounds in Michigan since I was a kid
@LoraC727F93E2E · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #313
Love this campground. It is so clean, quiet, and peaceful. The access to the Lake is wonderful. Bath house is always clean and the showers are hot.
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