Since 2001, the Rippee family has welcomed adventure seekers to Michigan’s iconic Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Their carefully maintained fleet of buggies, ATVs, and side-by-sides lets guests carve their own path across golden peaks, p...
The team here absolutely nails the fundamentals that matter most for first-timers tackling the dunes. Staff members like Taylor, Larry, Mark, and Jim get consistent praise for being genuinely friendly and taking extra time on safety briefings and orientation tours. People really appreciate how thorough they are about explaining the rules and terrain before sending you off, which helps nervous newcomers feel confident enough to actually enjoy themselves. The buggies themselves run reliably, though one reviewer noted their KRX struggled with some of the steeper hills despite the premium rental price. Still, that's a minor quibble in an otherwise glowing collection of feedback. Multiple families mention returning year after year, and several call out how responsive the staff was when small issues came up. The guided orientation tour seems particularly valuable for getting your bearings and understanding which areas you can actually explore. It's clearly a well-run operation where the crew genuinely cares about setting people up for a great dune experience.
What an awesome experience. Everything from Autumn being very informative to the equipment to the ORV area orientation, everything was top notch. The equipment was excellent. Rising the dunes can be overwhelming for nube but their process is second to none when it comes to knowing what you are doing enough to have a great time. Would definitely do again.
J.C. Wogomon
July 7, 2026
What an awesome experience. Everything from Autumn being very informative to the equipment to the ORV area orientation, everything was top notch. The equipment was excellent. Rising the dunes can be overwhelming for nube but their process is second to none when it comes to knowing what you are doing enough to have a great time. Would definitely do again.
J.C. Wogomon
July 7, 2026