The great part about the Platte River Campground, in addition to it being open year-round, is that it offers many different styles of camping - enough options to please any camper. Yes, it does offer pull-in and pull-through sites for RV's, including electrical hookups; but it also offers beautiful tent sites, walk-in sites for the slightly more adventurous, and group sites accommodating up to 25 people. There is even a nearby backcountry campground for those who enjoy a great backpacking experience, but don't have the time to head for Pictured Rocks' Lakeshore Trail or the Appalachians.

Potable water and a sanitation (dump) station is available at the entrance (open in summer). Water spigots are also located throughout the campground with several serving each loop. Camp sinks are located at the restrooms for washing dishes, hands, etc.

Did we forget to mention that there are Hot Showers at the Platte River Campground? (Two, 3-minute tokens for $1.00)

Of the 179 campsites, 48 are reservable through the National Park Reservation Service. Reservations may be made up to five months in advance. Individual campsites are reservable beginning the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through the Labor Day Weekend. Group campsites are reservable beginning the first Saturday in May through the first Saturday in October.

Reservations can be made by calling: 1-800-365-CAMP (1-800-365-2267)

or, by using the Internet. Simply click here Reservations to access the website.

Before making a reservation, please take a few minutes to view the campground map (link to PDF file) and review the Rules and Regulations listed below. If you have further questions, please contact the park at 231-326-5134.


Click here for a map of Platte River Campground (pdf file)

Click here for a list of All Fees, including Camping Fees (pdf file)

Rules and Regulations

Be a good camper... Please obey the following regulations:

• Please notify a Park Ranger or Campground Host if you encounter any problems.
  
• Campers must register upon arrival. Campers wishing to extend their stay must re-register by 8:00 p.m. the day before their campsite permit expires.
  
• Your campsite may be sold the next morning if re-registration is not completed by 8:00 p.m. the night before. Check-out time is 12:00 NOON.
  
• Camping is permitted ONLY in designated areas, on the established tent pads, and parking pads. All vehicles and trailers must remain on roadway surfaces and off vegetation.
  
• No more than six people will be permitted on each site and only one truck camper, camper trailer or motorhome will be permitted on each site.
  
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Noise levels must be controlled at all times to avoid disturbing other campers.
  
• Containers must be kept under drains and emptied only at the dump station.
  
• The washing of dishes, hands, hair, or brushing teeth, etc. at outdoor water faucets is prohibited. Please use the restroom sink for brushing teeth. Please use camp sinks for washing dishes and other cleaning needs. The washing of vehicles at the dump station is prohibited.
  
• Change sites only with approval of the Park Ranger at the campground office.
  
• Pets must be on a six-foot (6') leash at all times. Do not leave pets unattended anywhere. Pet owners are responsible for the cleanup of all excrement. Pets are not allowed in the group camp areas.
  
• Bicycles are to be used on roads only and are prohibited in in walk-in and group campsites. Wheeled devices, including wheelbarrows, wagons, carts and trailers are prohibited on all foot trails.
  
• Roller blades, skates, skateboards, scooters, and similar devices are prohibited in the park.
  
• Confine all fires to the fire pit and burn only dead and down wood or charcoal. DO NOT LEAVE FIRES UNATTENDED. Fires must be extinguished with water before leaving a campsite. Do not place sand, cans or trash in the firepit. Refuse may attract skunks and raccoons to your site.
  
• It is unlawful to cut, destroy, damage or remove ANY standing tree, shrub or plant, or to possess any green vegetation within the park.
  
• Generator use is prohibited at Platte River Campground.
  
• Camping is limited to 14 days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  
• Do not injure trees with nails or by hanging hot lanterns on or against the trunk.
  
• Keep all food stored when not being used and do not feed the wildlife.
  
• CAMPSITES MUST BE OCCUPIED DURING THE FIRST REGISTERED NIGHT.

Recycle newspaper, clean aluminum, clean glass and #1 & #2 plastic at the recycling bins by the firewood sales building.

Last updated: 5/3/2006
Http://www.nps.gov/slbe/PRCG.htm