In the Park & Surrounding AreaSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is surrounds smaller towns including Empire and Glen Arbor, and driving distance from Traverse City. Within the park, there are two campgrounds. Platte River Campground, located in the southern end of the park provides a variety of camping opportunities from electrical hook-ups to walk-in, tent only sites. DH Day Campground is a rustic or primitive campground that is open seasonally. Additionally, the Sleeping Bear Inn offers accommodations for the night in historic Glen Haven. Below, you will find the chamber of commerce websites for other lodging and other attractions in the area.
Stay in the historic innSleeping Bear InnThe lakeshore's modern campgroundPlatte River CampgroundThe Lakeshore's rustic campgroundD.H. Day CampgroundLooking for places to stop on your way to and from Sleeping Bear Dunes? There's plenty to do in Northwestern Michigan. Use the links to area chambers of commerce to find information about private campgrounds, hotels, restaurants, shops, and other recreational activities. |
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Last updated: August 22, 2025