Photo by Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival
Silver Lake/Mears boast access to both Silver Lake and Lake Michigan and the 107′ Little Sable Point Lighthouse is located in the Silver Lake State Park. Rolling sand dunes, camping, hiking, fishing, and acres of forest make this park a vacation paradise. There are also many great festivals and events to enjoy.
Here we’ve condensed the most popular annual happenings, so you can see at a glance which time of year you may want to visit our wonderful area. Welcome to Silver Lake!
Join in the creative atmosphere of the Silver Lake Jeep Invasion to experience the Off Road Trails, Jeep Car Shows, National Vendor Show Events, Trail Rides, live music, raffles, awards, and more.
The Silver Lake area has their Independence Day fireworks display at dusk over the sand dunes. Referred to as “Thunder over the Dunes,” it’s a great way to cap off the July 4th holiday.
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival includes Amateur & KCBS Professional Competition, Craft Show, Classic Auto & ORV Show, Beer Tent, live entertainment, and food vendors.
In addition to live music held at Silver Lake establishments like Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar and Val-Du-Lakes, Silver Lake offers many opportunities to enjoy live music throughout the summer.
Planning a visit to the Silver Lake Sands Dunes area? Have questions about your trip? Here’s where you can find help:
Little Sable Point Lighthouse is located in the Silver Lake State Parks, home of the sand dunes along Lake Michigan.
Dune Rides in your ATV or ORV are popular at Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Michigan, but many rules and regulations apply.
The Silver Lake State Park is 3,000 acres and is situated between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan, offering boating, fishing, swimming, & ORV.
With more than 3,000 acres, the giant sandbox of Silver Lake is your hub for beaches, off-roading, swimming, and access to Lake Michigan!
There’s so much to do in Silver Lake! From hitting the dunes to camping out at the state park — it’s an outdoor adventure for everyone.
There’s so much to do in Silver Lake! From hitting the dunes to camping out at the state park — it’s an outdoor adventure for everyone.