White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits sits among the stunning landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan . With 25 campsites (RV-friendly up to 40 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Jun-jul when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits located in Lake Township, Michigan, offering 25 camping sites.
White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
A Rural campground in Michigan
Overview
The Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, Within the Boundaries of the Lakeshore, Is Over 30,000 Acres. the Overlooks at Sleeping Bear, Empire and Pyramid Point Bluffs Are About 400 Feet (122 M) Above the Lake.
White Pine Backcountry Campground Is a Primitive Camp Located in the Southern District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It Is Located Approximately Two Miles From the Trail’S End Road Trailhead on the Platte Plains Hiking Trail South of Empire Just Off of M-22.
This Year-Round Campground Has Six Campsites, Two Shared Fire Rings, Pit Toilet, and Two Shared Animal Resistant Food Storage Lockers. Plan to Pack Your Water Into the Campsite, As There Is No Well in the Campground.
Summer Temperatures Range From Upper 70S to 90 Degrees F (25° to 32° C) During the Day, and From the 50S to 70 Degrees F (10° to 25° C) at Night.
Winters Are Cold, with Daytime Highs From 20° to 30° F (-7° to -1° C) and Lows in the 10S and 20S F (-12° to -7° C). Snow Is Usually on the Ground From Late November Through March.
the Platte Plains Trail System Boasts More Than 25 Miles (40 Km) of Trails, Some of Which Can Be Accessed a Short Walk Away From the Campground.
This Year-Round Campground Has Six Campsites, Two Shared Fire Rings, Pit Toilet, and Two Shared Animal Resistant Food Storage Lockers.
Plan to Pack Your Water Into the Campsite, As There Is No Well in the Campground.
Pack It in, Pack It Out. Whatever You Bring in, You Are Responsible for Bringing Out. Trash Receptacles Are Not Provided.
the Campground Is Within Wilderness. Designated Wilderness Areas Are the Most Protected Public Lands in America. They Are Managed with Restraint to Preserve Characteristics of Wilderness and Solitude.
the Beaches of Lake Michigan Are About 1/2 Mile (0.80 Km) Walk From Camp. Although the Lakeshore Is Long and Narrow, It Has Northern Hardwood and Conifer Forests, Abandoned Farm Meadows, Wetlands, Lakes, Streams, Bogs, and Splended Examples of Glacially Formed Landscape.
the Most Prominent Features in the Park, and Those for Which It Is Named, Are Perched Sand Dunes Above Lake Michigan. Within 65 Miles (105 Km) of Lake Michigan Shoreline and Numberous Inland Lakes and Streams, the Park Is Wonderfully Water-Oriented.
Managed by: National Park ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 25
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 40 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
- 🎣 Fishing: No
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Whitepine Camp Trail
City: Lake Township, Michigan 69640.0
Coordinates: 44.73794, -86.08566
Area Type: Rural
Phone: 1-888-467-2757
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Hiking|water|fire-ring|beach|lake|trail|rv
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: No
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $30-40
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 10 stations
Nearest Market: Detroit/GRAND RAPIDS
Notes: Signals FROM Detroit/GRAND RAPIDS MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 25 stations (8 AM, 17 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, HIP-HOP, NEWS/TALK
Local News: WJR 760 Am
Market: Detroit/GRAND RAPIDS
Notes: 8 AM, 17 FM Stations from Detroit/Grand Rapids
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – Platte River Campground
Distance: 2.5 miles away
Address: 5685 Lake Michigan Rd, Honor, MI
Network: non-networked
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10303139
- Managing Agency: National Park Service
- Agency Email: npshq_info@nps.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.nps.gov/
- Parent Park: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Park Website: /parks/sleeping-bear-dunes-national-lakeshore/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: Lakes and Reservoirs
- Parks Post Name: sleeping-bear-dunes-national-lakeshore
- Parent Park Name: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Correct Park Type Mapping: sleeping-bear-dunes-national-lakeshore
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 7.0
- States Covered: Michigan
- Managing Agencies: National Park Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 128.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 2937
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 128.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 2937, 2937.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: michigan
- Agency Slug: national-park-service
- Park Type Slug: lakes-and-reservoirs
- Parent Park Slug: sleeping-bear-dunes-national-lakeshore
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: national-park-service
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