Drive a 4WD dune buggy with a 20-minute guided intro, then explore on your own
2 hours
Up to 4 people
Helmets, 20-min guided tour
Drive yourself in the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Off-Road Vehicle Park with a short guided instructional tour, then ride on your own for the rest of your rental.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled rental time. A damage deposit hold is required per vehicle; confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking. Everyone must complete a liability waiver; minors must be signed for by a parent or guardian.
All reservations are final. No-call/no-show is not eligible for a refund. If it is raining at check-in and you decide not to ride, you may reschedule or receive a 90% refund (10% retained). Full refund if the operator closes due to unsafe weather.
Bring a valid driver’s license for the person who made the reservation and anyone who plans to drive, the same payment card used for the reservation, and required eye protection (sunglasses, glasses, goggles, or safety glasses). Bring your own child safety seat or booster seat if your child needs one under Michigan law.
Yes. You can borrow youth or adult helmets during your rental. You may be charged if helmets are not returned or are damaged.
To rent, you must be at least 18 with valid identification. To drive 2-seat vehicles (Dune Rover and Rover Max), you must be at least 16 with a valid driver’s license (no permits); drivers under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign. To drive 4-seat vehicles (Teryx and KRX), you must be at least 21 with a valid driver’s license. To ride, children must be at least 2 years old and in a forward-facing car seat (no rear-facing).
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
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