Silver Lake State Park is home to 3 miles of stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, a modern campground, nearly 2,000 acres of sand dunes, a day-use area …
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Aug 2, 2024
Beautiful park with various trails to walk and climb. The beach is also very nice, the water wasn't too cold for Lake Michigan. Be prepared to pay a fee to climb the lighthouse. Full review by Haj M
May 28, 2024
This is an RV- heavy campground that serves a primarily ORV crowd. We were tenting, and no ORV, but we were fine with that. Excellent location, near everything. Flat sites are well-maintained. Shower… Full review by livijab2017
Jul 6, 2023
Never drove dune buggies but went to the lighthouse several times and walked up on the dunes in December 2019 but this was first time swimming in the state park inland lake. Very shallow and warm gre… Full review by seescokid
I believe dogs are allowed on the dunes as long as their vaccinations /rabies shots are up to date. Also dogs must be on a leash and the owner must pick up after them. Owners …
I believe dogs are allowed on the dunes as long as their vaccinations /rabies shots are up to date. Also dogs must be on a leash and the owner must pick up after them. Owners are not to leave dogs unattended or take dogs into state park buildings.
rates are on their website. Rates vary by site requirements and tent vs trailer. In July we paid $33/ night for standard tent site, $8 fee per reservation. One car is included and you must …
rates are on their website. Rates vary by site requirements and tent vs trailer. In July we paid $33/ night for standard tent site, $8 fee per reservation. One car is included and you must get a permit for extra cars (that’s another fee).
You need a permit to park there. You can buy it at the gate house. If you have a state park annual permit you are good. Accessing the dunes is done separately though and …
You need a permit to park there. You can buy it at the gate house. If you have a state park annual permit you are good. Accessing the dunes is done separately though and requires additional permits. If you just want to use the lake or walk the dunes, that is free if you park elsewhere and walk over.