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Springtime
Bring your fishing gear for Steelhead Trout. Platte River flows
through Big Platte Lake and Brown, Rainbow and Brook Trout are
plentiful.
Pick Morel Mushrooms in the countless acres of nearby State
Forest or Sleeping Bear Dunes Park area.
Summer
Summer offers a wide variety of activities. Play in the 2500
acres of Big Platte Lake. You can swim, sail, water ski, take a
canoe trip down the Platte River to scenic Lake Michigan, or
bask in the sun.
Spend time on the beaches of Lake Michigan. Take a
Cruise on Lake Michigan. You won’t find high
rise buildings along the shores of the National Park. Instead,
you’ll enjoy the sand of the dunes, the sound of the waves and
sea gulls, and you’ll take in the awesome views of Sleeping Bear
Dunes and the Manitou Islands. Artists—bring your easels!
Spend leisure hours pan fishing in Big Platte Lake. You’ll find
a variety of fish to hook—bass, perch, walleye, pike, catfish
and many more. Platte Lake Resort 2 has fish cleaning facilities
for your big catch!
If you enjoy the game of golf, Benzie
County has several courses nearby to enjoy. During your stay at
Platte Lake Resort 2, you’ll certainly want to visit
Sleeping Bear Dunes and take in a sunset or two at the
shores of Lake Michigan.
Interlochen Music Camp is 15 minutes away. Plan an evening
enjoying a famous musician. The new
Betsie Valley Trail now extends from Frankfort to
Thompsonville. If you’re a biking enthusiast—you’ll love the
peaceful ride through the woods and along the shores of Crystal
Lake.
Check our
Area Interests Page for
information on other activities such as wineries, boat rentals,
golf courses, restaurants, charter fishing and more.
Autumn
Fall is Salmon Fishing time at Platte Lake Resort 2. Thousands
of Coho, Chinook, and Atlantic Salmon are taken in Platte Bay
and Platte River each year. Platte Lake Resort 2 has fish
cleaning and freezing facilities. Fall is also hunting time. The
area abounds with deer and small game.
In October, you’ll
want to take in the beauty of Fall Colors in Benzie County and
the surrounding area in Northern Michigan. We are located 1/2
mile from Scenic M-22. |
