Drive the dunes after a guided introduction
5 hrs
Up to 4 people
20-min guided tour, helmets
Explore the 450-acre Silver Lake Sand Dunes Off-Road Vehicle Park in your rental vehicle. After a guided introduction, continue driving on your own through sandy hills with access to Lake Michigan.
Reservations are final. No-shows are not eligible for a refund. If it is raining at check-in and you decide not to ride, receive a 90% refund. If the operator deems weather unsafe for the day, receive a full refund. No refund if you choose to ride and return early due to rain.
Product ID: SAJF3M
Everyone in your party needs a seat in a vehicle at all times; no one may wait outside to switch in. On your rental, passengers may switch to driving after presenting a valid driver’s license and meeting the driving requirements.
Helmets are provided, but they do not include eye covers. Bring required eye protection, such as sunglasses, glasses, safety glasses, or goggles.
Bring a time-telling device. Set your phone to Eastern Standard Time or use a timer, as phones near Lake Michigan may switch to Central Time.
8288 W Hazel Rd, Mears, MI 49436
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
Spend four hours driving your own off-road vehicle across towering sand dunes with gear and fuel included.
Drive the dunes with a guide and watch the sun set over Lake Michigan
Drive the dunes at your own pace after a guided introduction
Guided dune introduction followed by independent exploration at Silver Lake
Drive the dunes after a guided introduction, then explore on your own
Ride the sandy terrain of Silver Lake Dunes in your choice of rental vehicle