Campground · MI
PLATTE RIVER CAMPGROUND
MI · Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
PLATTE RIVER CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (9/10) and eases to its lowest in October (6/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 90 electric sites
- 30 tent-only sites
- 148 RV sites
- 11 accessible sites
- Max RV length 40 ft
Activities: FISHING, HIKING, KAYAKING, PICNICKING, BIRDING, CANOEING, BIKING, EVENING PROGRAMS, DAY USE AREA, VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING, AMPHITHEATER, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, RANGER STATION, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING
How much does it cost to camp at Platte River Campground?
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges a variety of entrance fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park. All visitors must have an entrance pass (separate from camping fees). The park also honors Federal Recreational Lands America the Beautiful passes (e.g., Resident Annual, Non-Resident Annual, Senior, Access, Military, 4th Grade, Golden Age). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page. Current U.S. Citizen/Resident Vehicle Fees:. $25 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore entrance fee (1-7 days). $45 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore annual pass (if camping more than 7 days). Current Non - U.S Citizen/Resident Vehicle Fees:.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.