This place is a jewell in the national park service. I recommend that everybody stays here for a extended vacation. Get here early in the morning for the 7am "lotto" so you can get a spot in the rustic area or in the electric area. if you walk over the hill toward the highway, you can tube down the platte river (20 -25 minutes) and take a short walk back (5 minutes )and end up next to the riverview store. many natural attractions are local, grocery stores in frankfurt, or honor, crystal lake and it's local towns are nearby, and Traverse City is about 33 miles away if you need anything. well worth going to and staying for a while We camped here in a Motorhome.

If ratings are based on an assessment of a campground’s list of facilities, amenities, and quality then this one is not a 9/10. As National Park campgrounds go this may be one of the nicer, but it doesn’t compare with any campground that actually is a 10. Unless you are a Golden Access or Age card holder, it is pricey and there is an extra charge for electricity, use of the bath facilities, and making a reservation. The sites do not have water or sewer hook ups. There is no cable. It would even be difficult to get satellite signals considering the amount of trees. Larger motor homes and 5th wheels can fit onto a number of the sites, but it is not by standard measure a ‘big rig friendly’ campground. Overhanging trees on the access roads and some tight turns into the sites just make that not so. Some sites have 50A service and there are a few pull through sites. For a park with varying degrees of terrain, I was surprised at how level many of the sites were. Even those with longer rigs would most likely be able to find one that required minimum leveling. It’s a nice place to park for a few days and enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoors as well as see the nature attractions in the local area. Price shown reflects a discount with Golden Access card. We camped here in a Motorhome.

There are some pull throughs in loop 1, but they are skimpy sites. C shaped, rather than straight, but convenient if you cannot backup. Got to know the law enforcement staff, and they were very busy keeping things quiet and enforcing the rules. This is a 10 if you are there to enjoy nature. You won't like it if you need WIFI, satellite, sewer and water hookups. Party people should not even attempt to make noise--no loud voices, etc. The $13 rate is for senior citizens--Golden Age Pass. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Not only was the camping itself enjoyable, but the area is filled with close-by attractions of all sorts. Good for those rainy days. We camped here in a Tent.

This is one of the nicest National Park campgrounds we have ever stayed at. Difficult to get into during peak season because of it's popularity, but well worth the effort. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Awesome, huge campsites. Rather far from the beaches, though. This is the only electric/reservable campground in the park. Lost electicity for more than half our stay due to a storm. No playground. Many rules, but this keeps it quiet. Not very good ranger programs for a national park. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

We loved this park! Heavily wooded with privacy between spots. We were there in the summer and there were lots of kids, bikes and dogs. Short walk to the beach of Lake Michigan. Kids loved climbing the dunes. We were in Loop 2 and did not have a reservation. We went in on a Wednesday and were able to get a site, although we were surprised how few were available. We will definitely return! We camped here in a Motorhome.

We give it a five star rating! It is a gorgeous area and well maintained park. There are lots of rules which are strictly enforced but that's what makes this park special. The sites have privacy and are well spaced. The bathrooms are immaculate - even Corian countertops. It has pay showers but they are extremely clean. The hosts are great and the rangers friendly. There is lots to do in the area. We always go in Sept or Oct and have no problem getting in during the week. 35' 5th wheel We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is our favorite campground. It is within 2 miles of Lake Michigan and within walking distance of the Platte River (great for family canoeing). The only drawback is the difficulty getting a site. One loop is for reservations, but you must call months in advance. The rest of the sites are on a first come first serve basis. They pass out numbers at 8:00 A.M. and you will be able to get in only if someone leaves. We have been in line as early as 4 A.M. and people are waiting ahead of us for a number. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

This is the best campground (public or private) I have ever been to. The bathrooms are immaculate, the sites are very generous in size, the park rangers are extremely accommodating. There is a trail you can take to the Lake Michigan beach and there is a canoeing/tubing place right near the entrance so you can float down the river. Beautiful camping in early October when the colors are at their peak! In the summer, you have to arrive very early in the morning to get a site because it is first come, first serve. Excellent campground and I will return each year! We camped here in a camper.