Spend four hours driving your own off-road vehicle across towering sand dunes with gear and fuel included.
4 hrs
Helmets, Fuel, Transport
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.
Why choose Silver Lake Buggy Rentals?
They have provided dune riding experiences for over 25 years with a focus on safety and detailed instruction.
Are helmets included?
Yes, youth and adult helmets are free to borrow; charges apply only if not returned or damaged.
What are the age requirements?
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.
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.
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.
8288 W Hazel Rd, Mears 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.
We took our kids on this dune buggy tour for my oldest son’s 10th birthday. They even made our adventure, extra special with a surprise! It was a 10/10 and the customer service was AMAZING! Our family enjoyed the guides, the service, the ride itself was so fun, and very safe. The views of the Lake MI sunset were beautiful. We definitely recommend, and would do this again.
Brittney Huepenbecker
August 11, 2025
We took our kids on this dune buggy tour for my oldest son’s 10th birthday. They even made our adventure, extra special with a surprise! It was a 10/10 and the customer service was AMAZING! Our family enjoyed the guides, the service, the ride itself was so fun, and very safe. The views of the Lake MI sunset were beautiful. We definitely recommend, and would do this again.
Brittney Huepenbecker
August 11, 2025