State Forest · Michigan
Platte River State Forest Campground
State Forest · Michigan, United States
- Sites
- 26
- Hookups
- 26 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- $20 per night; a Recreation Passport is required on the vehicle
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Elevation
- 686 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 231-276-9511
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About
This charming, rustic campground is nestled along the majestic Platte River, shaded by a thick canopy of Michigan hardwoods. It's an ideal spot for paddling and fishing. There are 26 sites for tent and small trailer use. The campground is located near the Platte River Hatchery.
The campground is located 2.5 miles southeast of Honor via US-31 and Goose Road.
26 rustic campsites, $20 a night. Open all year; the road may not be plowed in winter. First come, first served; register at the campground kiosk on the day you arrive. Vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water; no electricity or hookups. One camping unit and six people per site, 15 nights at most. Managed from Interlochen State Park (231-276-9511).
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 18° | -3° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 29° | 19° | 3° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 27° | 11° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 49° | 36° | 17° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 45° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 55° | 45° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 64° | 53° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 65° | 57° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 59° | 50° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 47° | 37° | 71° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 42° | 35° | 18° | 62° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 27° | 8° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Bass Lake Loop Trailhead · 7.6 mi as the crow flies
Platte Plains Trail Bass Lake Loop 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Trail Access to White Pine Backcountry Campground · 8.3 mi as the crow flies
Platte Plains Trail Lasso Loop 7.0 mi Hike · Drive there - Platte Plains Trail Otter Creek Loop · 9.3 mi as the crow flies
Platte Plains Trail Otter Creek Loop 4.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Otter Creek Loop Trail · 9.3 mi as the crow flies
Platte Plains Trail Otter Creek Loop 4.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 23 trails in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Veterans Memorial State Forest Campground · State Forest · 2 mi · 24 sites
- Lake Ann State Forest Campground · State Forest · 7 mi · 30 sites
- Grass Lake State Forest Campground · State Forest · 7 mi · 15 sites
- Platte River Campground · National Park Service · 8 mi · 179 sites
- White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits · National Park Service · 8 mi · 7 sites
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