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Silver Lake State Park
Mears, Michigan
Silver Lake State Park is an off-road destination in Mears, Michigan. The designated open riding area covers 450 acres; this is separate from the total destination acreage.
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Riding at a Glance
- Riding Acreage
- 450 acres
- Park Acreage
- 450 acres (total property)
- Terrain
- Sand
- SxS/UTV Access
- SxS/UTV access is reported; confirm permission with the operator.
- Camping
- Camping available
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SxS/UTV Access & Restrictions
SxS/UTV access is reported; confirm permission with the operator.
Vehicle-width compatibility has not been verified. Check official route rules for your machine.
Camping, Lodging & Amenities
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Hours, Fees & Rules
Operating Hours
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Admission & Fees
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Important Rules
- Seat Belt Required
- Required
- Sound Limit
- 94 dB max
- Age Limits
- UTV operators must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid unrestricted driver license.
- Driver License Required
- Required
- Riding Rules
- open april 1 to october 31
- Riding Rules
- spark arrestor
- Riding Rules
- 94 dB max
- Riding Rules
- mi orv sticker
- Riding Rules
- whip flags 120 inch
Location & Directions
Mears, Michigan
- Planning Notes
- The motorized open riding area is 450 acres. That figure is separate from the larger state park and dune landscape. A modern campground is advertised. Consult the park’s campsite reservation information for hookup specifications.
- UTVs must carry a front-mounted orange safety flag, with a seat belt for each occupant. Eye protection is required unless a windshield is fitted. The vehicle-specific sound limit is 94 dB and a USFS-approved spark arrestor is required.
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Sources & Verification
Last verified October 10, 2026 using official destination information.
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- Silver Lake State Park — official source
- Amenities — verified October 10, 2026
- Camping availability — verified October 10, 2026
- Open Riding Acres — verified October 10, 2026
- Visitor information phone — verified October 10, 2026
- Visit planning — verified October 10, 2026
- Managing agency information — verified October 10, 2026
- Website Url — verified October 10, 2026
- Silver Lake State Park — official source
- Visitor resource: rules Url — verified October 10, 2026
- Riding rule: age Limits — verified October 10, 2026
- Riding rule: driver License Required — verified October 10, 2026
- Safety flag requirement — verified October 10, 2026
- Riding rule: seat Belt Required — verified October 10, 2026
- Riding rule: sound Limit Decibels — verified October 10, 2026
- Spark arrestor requirement — verified October 10, 2026
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