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  • What is Silver Lake State Park known for?
    • Silver Lake State Park stretches for four miles along the shore of Lake Michigan.
    • The park is famous for its massive sand dunes, covering over 2,000 acres.
    • 450 acres of these dunes are open to off-road vehicles (ORVs), attracting visitors from around the world.
  • What recreational activities are available at Silver Lake State Park?
    • Visitors can swim, boat, and fish in both Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
    • Off-road enthusiasts can explore the dunes in their ORVs.
    • There are several day-use areas where visitors can park and hike through the dunes on foot.

9679 W State Park Rd, Mears, MI 49436, Phone: 231-873-3083

Silver Lake State Park
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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