Silver Lake State Park
Silver Lake State Park in Mears, MI, is a stunning and family-friendly destination known for its massive sand dunes and beautiful shoreline along Lake Michigan. The park offers a unique mix of outdoor activities including hiking, off-roading, and picnicking with amenities like barbecue grills, picnic tables, and public restrooms. It welcomes dogs on a six-foot leash and provides wheelchair accessible parking, making it accessible and enjoyable for visitors of all ages. The park is also praised for its scenic views and natural beauty, making it perfect for a day of adventure or relaxation by the water.
Reviews
Great Park, Nice sized sites, close to the dunes and the little downtown. We really enjoyed our stay.
We have been twice. I love the sandy dunes so beautiful 🤩. Its has beautiful views. We need to find the right parking spots for visitors. It’s kids friendly.
Silver Lake State Park is an absolute gem and a must-visit destination in Michigan! The combination of massive sand dunes 🏜️ and the stunning shoreline of Lake Michigan 🌊 makes this park truly unique. The off-roading area is a total free-for-all playground—if you’re into adventure, this is the spot for you 🏁. Just be sure to have your dune flag mounted 🚩 and keep your eyes open out there—it gets wild in the best way. I had my blue Jeep Sport 💙 with me and it conquered the big hill like a champ! The views from the top are nothing short of breathtaking 🏞️.
Even if you don’t have an off-road vehicle, you can rent Jeeps 🚙 or hop on a Mac Wood’s Dune Ride for an epic experience 🎢. Pack a lunch 🥪 and relax on the far side of the dunes overlooking Lake Michigan—it’s peaceful, beautiful, and feels like your own little slice of paradise 🌅. Whether you’re riding motorcycles 🏍️, Jeeps, or tricked-out trucks, you’ll have an unforgettable time. 10/10 recommend!
I have not been here since I was a kid, and my parents took the Mac Dune Rides. My husband had never been, so we took our Jeep and went with a group of great friends. We had so much fun, and my husband is hooked. The park is so amazing! The first day it had rained so we started with wet and a little compacted sand and the winds were very strong. As the sand dried and softened, the srive/ride changed. And the sand, it is constantly shifting and changing throughout the day. It was so much different from when we arrived, to when we left. We went back the next day, and it was completely dry and like powder, very little wind, and so totally changed. So not only did we have fun, but we were amazed at nature’s work and beauty.
Great ORV park. Must have current ORV and Trail stickers plus either State park tab on Michigan License Plate or current Out of State resident pass. Lots of sand hills to climb and some water holes. Nice beach area also. Picnic tables, Barbecue grill, and Dogs allowed on six foot leash. Sunset on the lake is stunning.