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    5-Hour Silver Lake Sand Dunes Vehicle Rental

    Drive the dunes after a guided introduction

    4.9 stars• 2.1K reviews

    Duration

    5 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    20-min guided tour, helmets

    Highlights

    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.

    • Explore 450 acres of off-road sand dunes
    • Climb sandy hills in a 4-wheel-drive vehicle
    • Follow a dune guide during the introductory tour
    • Drive independently through the park after instruction
    • Access Lake Michigan from the dunes

    What's Included

    • Helmet

    Important details

    • Arrive 30 minutes early; late arrival reduces your guided tour time
    • Bring a valid driver's license for the renter and every driver; the renter's license must match the payment card
    • Ages 18+ required to rent a Dune Rover or KRX 2-seat; licensed drivers ages 16+ may drive
    • Ages 21+ required to rent or drive a KRX 4-seat
    • Complete the safety video and guided instructional tour before driving
    • Complete a liability waiver for everyone in your party; a parent or guardian must sign for minors
    • Bring required eye protection, such as sunglasses, glasses, safety glasses, or goggles
    • Children ages 2+ only and must use a forward-facing car seat; bring a child safety or booster seat when required by Michigan law
    • Ensure everyone in your party has a seat in a vehicle at all times
    • Expect a refundable damage-deposit hold, not included in the listed price: $750 for Dune Rover or KRX 2-seat and $1,000 for KRX 4-seat
    • Bring a physical payment card for the damage-deposit hold
    • Pregnant riders and riders with neck or back issues are not recommended
    • Dune Rover total passenger weight limit: 500 lbs

    Cancellation Policy

    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

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    8288 W Hazel Rd, Mears, MI 49436

    Experience provided by Silver Lake Buggy Rentals

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    Dune Rover

    $954

    Priced per vehicle: MAX= 2 People - 16 with Valid Driver's License to drive - 4WD, Reverse, & NO Power Steering

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    KRX(2)

    $985.80

    Priced per vehicle: MAX= 2 People - 16 with Valid Driver's License to drive - 4WD, Reverse, Power Steering, and Cupholders

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    KRX(4)

    $1,060

    Priced per vehicle: MAX= 4 People - 21 with a Valid Driver's License - 4WD, Reverse, & Power Steering

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    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 people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    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.

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    J.C. Wogomon

    July 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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.

    Photo of J.C. Wogomon

    J.C. Wogomon

    July 7, 2026

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