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Silver Lake

Think Dunes

Silver Lake Sand Dunes is best known for its unforgettable dune adventures, but there’s so much more to explore. Our Lake Michigan shoreline offers the perfect getaway with watersports, hiking trails, farmers markets, and incredible local eateries. When it’s time to unwind, Silver Lake Sand Dunes offers plenty of comfortable places to stay from hotels and cottages to campgrounds perfect for families. Whatever your speed, from laid‑back to full‑throttle fun, Silver Lake Sand Dunes delivers a vacation experience that will keep you coming back for more. 

About the Dunes

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Dune Safety

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Plan Your Trip

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Dune Blogs

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Local Lodging

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Discover Silver Lake

Each year, thousands "Duners" make their way to Silver Lake to experience some free-roaming fun unlike any other destination in Michigan. Silver Lake State Park open April 1 to October 31 each year invites you to experience 360° of lakeshore adventure. Home to nearly 2,000 acres of sand dunes, Lake Michigan Beach at Little Sable Point Lighthouse, a pedestrian beach area on inland Silver Lake and, of course the most popular attraction, the 450-acre ORV scramble area. Silver Lake is your perfect destination for outdoor recreation no matter what size adventure you have in mind! Plan your adventure today! 

For more information:
Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart Visitors Bureau
West Michigan Tourist Association
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Dune Riding at Silver Lake Sand Dunes
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Paddleboarding to a Hidden Shipwreck | Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Silver Lake State Park: ORV Safety

This short video provides an introduction to general safety while operating a vehicle at Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area.

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Silver Lake State Park: ORV Safety

This short video provides an introduction to general safety while operating a vehicle at Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area.

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