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Platte River Campground Review: Electric Sites & RV Fit (2026)A verified Platte River Campground review covering its 179 sites, electric loops, free showers, reservations, rig fit and Sleeping Bear location.
National park · Sleeping Bear Dunes · Michigan
Platte River Campground is the National Park Service campground in the southern part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about 10 miles south of Empire at 5685 Lake Michigan Road in Honor, Michigan. It is the most practical in-park choice for RVers: NPS lists 179 sites, 96 of them electric, plus free hot showers, flush toilets, potable water and a seasonal dump station. It suits families, multi-night stays and RVers who want national-park camping with some modern comfort instead of a private resort.
| Hookups | Mixed electric + none |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Exact site; NPS max 40 ft |
| Cost | $31 non-electric |
| Fees | Electric-site quote and park entrance are separate. |
| Reservations | 6-month rolling |
Source-backed: Official NPS campground page (checked 2026-07-26). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
Platte River Campground is the National Park Service campground in the southern part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about 10 miles south of Empire at 5685 Lake Michigan Road in Honor, Michigan. It is the most practical in-park choice for RVers: NPS lists 179 sites, 96 of them electric, plus free hot showers, flush toilets, potable water and a seasonal dump station. It suits families, multi-night stays and RVers who want national-park camping with some modern comfort instead of a private resort.
Electric sites sit in Loops 1 to 3 and non-electric in Loop 4. Non-electric sites cost $31 per night; electric-site prices are date- and site-specific in the booking flow, and the park entrance pass is separate. NPS lists a 40-foot campground maximum, but the selected site controls; electric site 301, for example, allows a 35-foot RV or 30-foot trailer. Reservations open on a six-month rolling window and peak dates are competitive. It is open year-round. Generators are prohibited, bear-safe food storage is required, and no site has water or sewer at the pad. The trade-off is that electric is not full hookup, and a 40-foot maximum is not a 40-foot guarantee.
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Full review
Platte River Campground Review: Electric Sites & RV Fit (2026)A verified Platte River Campground review covering its 179 sites, electric loops, free showers, reservations, rig fit and Sleeping Bear location.
Our verdict
Book it if you want an electric site, hot showers and a national-lakeshore base for a multi-night family trip. Skip it if you need water and sewer at the pad or rely on a generator.
No. Ninety-six sites have electric, but no site has water or sewer connections. A dump station and potable water are available seasonally.
Non-electric sites are $31 per night. Electric-site prices are date- and site-specific in the official booking flow, and the park entrance pass is separate.
NPS lists a 40-foot campground maximum, but the selected site controls. Official electric site 301, for example, allows a 35-foot RV or 30-foot trailer or fifth wheel.
Yes, free hot showers plus flush toilets.
Reservations open on a six-month rolling window through Recreation.gov, and peak dates are competitive.
No. Generators are prohibited throughout the campground.
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