Quick Details
Explore the Silver Lake Sand Dunes! Go solo or join us on a tour!
Silver Lake Buggy Rentals gives you the freedom to explore the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV Park on your own or with a group! We offer 4 different off-road vehicles and rental lengths from 2 – 6 hours! Feeling nervous? Don’t be! We will set you up with starter information before we send you off! If you still aren’t convinced try our Fully Guided Sunset Tour, we will stick with you the whole time and catch a beautiful sunset over Lake Michigan!
Rental Options:
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Most popular and most recommended is a 2 hour rental!
2 hours is the most popular choice for those who have never been on the dunes before and woulds like to get put there and experience it for themselves!
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- This is the option we most commonly recommend.
- 2 hours is plenty of time to see the whole ORV Park and make quite a few trips around.
- We also recommend this option with smaller children as this can be a long and tiring activity for them.
3 hours or more is recommended if
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- You would like to hang out on the beach with access to Lake Michigan
- You have a lot of people wanting to drive and you plan on rotating drivers.
- This will ensure everyone gets their fill before the fun is over.
With more time on the dunes you have the option to hang out by Lake Michigan at the beach, have more riding and driving time, and get to see some pretty cool vehicles on the dunes!
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New in 2023 was our guided sunset tour and we had so much fun it is coming back for 2024!
Duration:
- 1 hour of dune time (your whole excursion will be around 2 hours including safety information and traveling to and from the dunes.)
What to expect:
- We will watch a brief Safety Video (8 minutes) at S.L.B.R Headquarters and grab any safety equipment needed (helmet and glasses/goggles.)
- Load on Shuttle busses and head over to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV Park (5 minute bus ride). Meet your Dune Guides and load into our vehicles after receiving some safety information.
- Drivers will learn how to operate their vehicle and then we will depart into the ORV Park.
- We make a couple stops during our first lap to point out different landmarks, locations, and provide any tips. After that we will make a few laps and then make our way to Lake Michigan for the sunset!
- After about 10-15 minutes at the ORV Park beach we will make our way out of the park and head back to headquarters where we started!
F.A.Q.S:
- Can we have multiple drivers or switch drivers?
- Yes, you may have multiple drivers and switch as long as they are over 21 years of age and have provided a driver’s license at tour check-in. Please note that there is about 45-60 minutes of driving time on the dunes, it is your responsibility to make sure everyone in your group got the opportunity to drive if desired. We make multiple stops throughout the tour and that would be a good opportunity to switch drivers.
- What time is the tour?
- Tour times change throughout the season according to the changing sunset times.
- What time do I need to be there?
- When making your reservation there was a time labeled “arrival time” that is the time we ask that you be at headquarters ready to go. The earlier we are all ready the more dune time we have!
- What should I wear?
- Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting sandy. Please keep in mind that it gets chilly and cool when the sun goes down by the lake. BRING A JACKET OR SWEATSHIRT. It is better to have the item than not. Trust us.
- Eye Protection is required by the State of Michigan in this State Park. We will provide clear safety glasses if you are in need of eye protection. Goggles, tinted safety glasses, sunglasses, kids sunglasses, and kids goggles are for purchase in our store.
- Some people prefer to wear bandanas to cover their faces or hair, to try and prevent sand. We have bandanas for sale in store.
Our Vehicles:
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Perfect for families or small groups, the Teryx is a faster, more powerful ride than the buggies.
Features:
- 4 seats (max passenger weight = 1100 lbs)
- Automatic transmission
- Easy to operate
- Top speed is limited for your safety
- Must be 21+ to rent and drive. If under 18, parent or guardian must be present to sign liability release form.
- Must have valid drivers license (permit not considered drivers license).
- Boosters and front-facing car seats allowed (2 years+), in rear seat
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For the best hill-climbing and most comfortable ride look no further than the KRX!
Features:
- 4 seats
- Automatic transmission
- Easy to operate
- Must be 21+ to rent, or 21+ to drive. If passengers under 18, parent or guardian must be present to sign liability release form.
- Must have valid drivers license (permit not considered drivers license).
- Booster seats and forward-facing car seats allowed
- We provide helmets.
- We sell glasses and goggles.
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A two seater with good climbing capabilities.
Features:
- 2 seats (max passenger weight = 600 lbs)
- Automatic transmission
- Easy to operate
- 4 Wheel Drive
- Must be 18+ to rent, and must be 16+ drive.
- Must have valid drivers license (permit not considered drivers license).
- No Booster Seats
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A two seater with good climbing capabilities.
Features:
- 2 seats (max passenger weight = 600 lbs)
- Automatic transmission
- Easy to operate
- 4 Wheel Drive
- Must be 18+ to rent, and must be 16+ drive.
- Must have valid drivers license (permit not considered drivers license).
- No Booster Seats
Important Information:
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- Reservations are recommended. Reservation times and/or dates may be changed up until 24 hours prior to the original rental date subject to availability.
- The rental fee includes all permits, flags, and transportation of customers and vehicles to and from the dunes.
- **CANCELLATION AND WEATHER POLICY**
Once a reservation is made, if you cancel it for any reason your refund will be in the form of a Silver Lake Buggy Rentals **gift certificate** or you may reschedule.
Any **changes must be made 24 hours prior to your reservation** to receive a gift card or reschedule.
We do sill operate in the rain, we will do our best to reschedule you if possible. If the weather is deemed unsafe by us or the DNR we will issue a full refund for your rental. - A $750.00 deposit per vehicle is required. $1500 is required when renting the Kawasaki KRX.
- EARLY BIRD SPECIALS ARE 9:00, 9:20 AND 9:40. Early Bird rentals are 2 hours only. Other Discounts do not apply at these times.
- NO REFUNDS FOR EARLY RETURNS
- Regarding Child Safety Seats: Effective starting in 2014 there are new procedures for Child Safety Seats. The seat must now be provided by the clients renting our vehicles. Children requiring safety seats will only be permitted to ride in the Kawasaki Teryx vehicles. No seats will be installed in the dune buggies. The child’s seat must be supplied and installed by the child’s family. Only FRONT facing seats are allowed and the child must be at least 2 years of age. See Michigan law for details.
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