Platte River Point Beach
Overview
Directions: 6830 Lake Michigan Rd, Honor, MI 49640
Parking Lot: Large paved lots
Restroom: Flush toilet
Water: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Pets: Not allowed due to Piping Plovers
Access
A nice sandy beach runs along the Platte River from the parking lot to Lake Michigan. The beach at Lake Michigan is also a sandy beach. There is no hardened surface or accessible walkway onto the sand.
More about Peterson Road Beach
This is the take-out for the canoe, kayak, and tubing livery. There is a nice grassy lawn along the Platte River with several benches with a nice view of the river and Lake Michigan.
NO pets are allowed on this beach bc…Many consider this beach to be the best in the park to watch shorebirds. The Audubon Society has designated the area an Important Bird Area (IBA). During the summer look for piping plovers, spotted sandpipers, killdeer, and also Caspian terns. A popular plover nesting area, sections of the shoreline are often closed (see below). Watch and enjoy plovers from a distance. You can walk the shoreline around fencing. Don't leave food on the beach or feed gulls and animals who may prey on piping plovers. (from nps)
https://www.nps.gov/places/000/platte-river-point-beach.htm
