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Silver Lake State Park

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Silver Lake ORV Area, Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Last Known Status

Closed For Season

Over 400 acres of sand dunes with panoramic lake views can be found at this popular state park. The tree lined area offers some steep climbs, long stretching dunes and deep wet crossings.

A ten foot whip flag is mandatory and all vehicles must display a Michigan ORV Registration Decal and a Recreation Passport Sticker, both of which can be purchased at the ORV Welcome Center building before entering the park. Parking vouchers are required during summer and three day weekends which can also be picked up free of charge at the ORV Vehicle Welcome Center.

The park opens for the season April 1 through October 31. Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging area but there are several campgrounds and lodging facilities close by.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	MI ORV Sticker and MI Recreation Passport
Dates Open	April 1 through October 31
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	MI ORV permit required.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (94 dB)
Whip Flags	Yes (120 inches)	Whip Flags Required For Safety
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Some Areas
ATVs	Some Areas
UTV & SXS	Some Areas
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Some Areas
2 Stroke Engines	Some Areas
MX Helmet Required	Yes	required by state law
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	Yes
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Alcohol	Prohibited
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	450 acres (1 sq mi)
Climate Type	Coastal
Elevation	550 to 650 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	None
Sand	All	paddle or sand tire recommended for best experience
Mud	None
Dust	None
Rocks	None
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Some
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	None
Shade	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Off-Road Dunes

Land	State Recreation

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (SE)	Silver Lake Gas N Go (231) 873-1326
Diesel	1-5 Miles (SE)	Mears
Water	On Site
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (S)	Sandy Shores Campground (231) 873-3003
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (S)	Sandy Shores Campground (231) 873-3003
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (SE)	Silver Pointe General Store (231) 873-0873

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($12.00 per OHV) Michigan Recreation Passport purchased through Secretary of State - $12, if purchased at park - $17
Camping	Yes Tent: $38.00 RV: $38.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Silver Lake State Park Campground Fee
Comment	All campsites at Silver Lake State Park have electricity but no water hookups however water spigots are nearby.

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Mears, MI

Address

W Fox Road, Mears, MI 49436

Dune Map

From: Muskegon, MI
1) Take US-31 North to Exit 149/Polk Road
2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp onto Polk Road, continue 1.5 miles
3) Turn right (north) onto N 56th Ave, continue .5 miles
4) Turn left (west) onto Deer Road, continue 2.7 miles
5) Turn right (north-west) onto Juniper Beach Road, continue .6 miles
6) Turn left (south) onto Ridge Road, continue 1.3 miles
7) Turn right (west) onto Fox Road, ranger station is on the left.