Kerry Kelly 2005
This campground is within wilderness. Designated Wilderness areas are the most protected public lands in America. They are managed with restraint to preserve characters of wildness and solitude. The Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, within the boundaries of the Lakeshore, is over 30,000 acres. Practice Leave No Trace.
7 Principles of Leave No Trace:
Permits and PassesA backcountry permit and park pass are required to camp at White Pine Backcountry Campground. For reservations, visit www.recreation.gov and search “White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits” or call 1-877-444-6777. There is a fee of $13 per night for each campsite permit. Sites are available year-round and can be made seven days in advance of your arrival date. Park pass information is available on the fees and passes page. Permit Conditions
Violation of terms may result in permit suspension, revocation, and/or a citation by law enforcement.Open
White Pine Backcountry CampgroundBasic Information 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.
TOTAL SITES: 6 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 6 Walk to/Boat to: 6 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
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. Toilet Types
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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. 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). $13.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address 9922 Front StreetEmpire, MI 49630 Physical Address 5685 Lake Michigan RoadHonor, MI 49640 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 rightRegulations See Permit Conditions above. A backcountry permit and park pass are required to camp at White Pine Backcountry Campground. For reservations, visit www.recreation.gov and search “White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits” or call 1-877-444-6777. There is a fee of $13 per night for each campsite permit. Sites are available year-round and can be made seven days in advance of your arrival date. Park pass information is available at https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/fees.htm.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - No accessible campsites Wheelchair Access - No accessible facilities RV & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers not allowed. RV Allowed - No Trailer Allowed - No Classification - This campground is a designated primitive campsite. |
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Last updated: October 3, 2024