Attractions
There’s More Fun in the Dunes!
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes area is a natural phenomenon that attracts more than a million visitors each year.
Three miles long and one and one half miles wide, these dunes are spectacular in their beauty. The Silver Lake Sand Dunes are the only dunes in Michigan that allow vehicle access. There is a designated area for dune buggies, 4×4 trucks, and other recreational vehicles to challenge the rolling sand hills. There is also a designated area for pedestrians. The sandy beaches of Silver Lake or beautiful Lake Michigan are a popular spot for many visitors.
Bordering Dune Town Camp Resort is Craig’s Cruisers, an action packed family fun center. Activities include Go Karts, Slick Track, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf Island, Kiddie Karts, Game Room and Snack Bar. For more information on Craig’s Cruisers click on the following web site.
For decades, families have been visiting the area and making lasting memories here. With over 2,000 acres of sand dunes, several miles of Lake Michigan coastline, and charming downtown areas, Silver Lake and surrounding communities offer visitors endless opportunities for swimming, boating, ORV recreation, shopping, entertainment, and more.
Since 1930, Mac Wood’s has provided you with a safe, fun-filled 7 mile dune tour ride lasting about 40 minutes. You are hosted by knowledgeable drivers who understand the history and environment of the constantly changing sand mountains. A Mac Wood’s Dune Ride is a thrilling experience! To climb to the summit and see spread in all directions such a vast panorama is breathtaking! Glide down the sweeps into the valleys, drive past sparkling Silver Lake, and see Lake Michigan’s lovely beach! Visitors of all ages enjoy the exciting, scenic rides.
West Michigan Sand Dragway opened in 1983, and has since become one of the premier sand drag facilities in the United States. The racecars vary from ATVs to dune buggies and all the way up to top fuel dragsters reaching speeds of 120mph+ in under 3 seconds, on sand!
