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    Silver Lake Sand Dunes 4-Hour ATV Rental

    Spend four hours driving your own off-road vehicle across towering sand dunes with gear and fuel included.

    4.9 stars• 2.1K reviews
    From$789/ vehicleincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    4 hrs

    Includes

    Helmets, Fuel, Transport

    Highlights

    Drive your chosen off-road vehicle across the 450-acre Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV Park. After a brief guided orientation, enjoy up to four hours of free exploration over picturesque dunes.

    1. Select a 2-seat or 4-seat vehicle for your group
    2. Benefit from a mandatory 20-minute safety tour for some vehicles
    3. Ride with helmets, fuel and dune flag provided
    4. Rely on on-site dune guides for assistance
    5. Enjoy round-trip transport of vehicle to the ORV park

    What's Included

    1. Helmets
    2. Fuel
    3. Transport to and from the ORV park

    Things to know

    Renters must be 18+ with valid ID. Drivers must be 16+ (two-seat) or 21+ (four-seat) with license. Children 2+ may ride in forward-facing car seats. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with back or neck issues.

    Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel, you may reschedule or receive a gift certificate. No refunds are provided for no-shows. Weather-related cancellations are accepted only if the operator or DNR closes the dunes; in that case a full refund is issued.

    FAQs

    They have provided dune riding experiences for over 25 years with a focus on safety and detailed instruction.

    Yes, youth and adult helmets are free to borrow; charges apply only if not returned or damaged.

    Renters must be 18+. Drivers must be 16+ for two-seat vehicles and 21+ for four-seat vehicles, each with a valid driver’s license.

    Meeting details

    Silver Lake Buggy Rentals, 8288 W Hazel Rd, Mears, MI 49436

    Experience provided by Silver Lake Buggy Rentals

    Related locations

    Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area

    Admission included

    <p>At Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area, towering sand dunes stretch toward the horizon in every direction, forming one of the few places in the United States where you can legally drive an off-highway vehicle across open coastal dunes.</p><p>The Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area puts you at the edge of Lake Michigan, where the landscape shifts constantly underfoot and every ridge reveals a new panorama of sand, sky, and shimmering water.</p>

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    Dune Rover

    $789.70

    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)

    $826.80

    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)

    $901

    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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