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5685 Lake Michigan Road, Honor, MI, 49640
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
This camp has 6 sites and is located about 2 miles from the Trail's End Road trailhead on the Platte Plains hiking trail south of Empire just off of M-22 and is about 1/2 mile from the Lake Michigan shore where you can obtain fresh water. There is no well water at White Pine, so if you use water from Lake Michigan, it must be treated before drinking it.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
This campground is available via reservation year-round.
Weather
Sleeping Bear Dunes is located in northern lower Michigan. You want to come equipped for any condition that may present itself as lake-borne weather patterns can change quickly. The well-advised visitor dresses in layers, prepared for a variety of conditions. Summer days have highs ranging from upper 70's to 90's with lows typically in the 50's to 70's. Winter days have highs ranging from 20's to 30's and lows in the 10's to 20's. Snow is usually on the ground from late November through March.
Amenities
Toilets
Directions
From the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, head south on M-22. Trails End Rd: Drive 6 mi to Trails End Rd - turn right Drive 1 mi to trailhead Platte Plains Ski Trail Parking: Drive 6.5 mi - the trailhead parking area on the right Peterson Rd: Drive 9.5 mi to Peterson Rd - turn right Drive 1.5 mi to the trailhead unloading zone on the right
Rates & Fees
White Pine backcountry site
Nightly fee for a White Pine backcountry site is $13. A National Park Service entrance pass for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is required for each vehicle: $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).
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.Regulations Overview
See Permit Conditions above.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
No accessible facilities
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs and trailers not allowed.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
No accessible campsites
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites
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