Platte River Campground
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At a Glance
About Platte River Campground
Platte River Campground is a national park campground at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Benzie County, Michigan. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Platte River Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 553 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore include White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits, D.H. Day Group Campground, D.H. Day Campground and South Manitou Group Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 1,367 · 2024: 24 · 2025: 1,664
Location
Address
Empire, Michigan
Coordinates
44.7128, -86.1178
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 2,619 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
D.H. Day Group Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
D.H. Day Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
South Manitou Group Campground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Seaton Creek Campground
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Upper Manistee River Backcountry Campsites
Huron-Manistee National Forests
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Platte River Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Platte River Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Platte River Campground?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Platte River Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Platte River Campground right now?
Platte River Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Platte River Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Platte River Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 28 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Platte River Campground?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Platte River Campground using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Platte River Campground located?
Platte River Campground is located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Empire, Michigan.
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