Silver Lake Sand Dunes

[300rman]

Is this place owned by the state?
cause i am hearing that 3 wheelers are not allowed on state land in Michigain......
if that is the case, im gunna B PISSD as **Do not Type around the word filters**

anyone know anything?

[T3 LOPES]

I see trikes there every time I go. We bring 4 or 5 every time we go. Never been turned away.

[atctim]

I was there and all over UP Michigan state trails on my honeymoon a few months back - you have been misinformed. All you need is a state permit - which we got at the dunes.

[300rman]

mmkay. so, in order to get into this place, i need:
1. ORV sticker, availible from any Michigan powersports dealer.
2. state permit, availible at the gate. for the permit, what do i need to provide? any title/other stuff i need to take?

also, do they do exhaust noise check/spark arrester check?
if so, im gonna have to mod my DG silencer..........

[T3 LOPES]

mmkay. so, in order to get into this place, i need:
1. ORV sticker, availible from any Michigan powersports dealer.
2. state permit, availible at the gate. for the permit, what do i need to provide? any title/other stuff i need to take?

also, do they do exhaust noise check/spark arrester check?
if so, im gonna have to mod my DG silencer..........

You must have a sparky and they do noise checks some times. not on all machines ,it is a random check. you do not need anything but a drivers license, but I don't remember if you even need that.

[Dammit!]

Pretty sure you need a whip also.

[300rman]

how do they check for a spark arrester? where could i get one for my silencer?

[Jason Hall]

Silver lake Is closed for the year now. So you have lots of time to get the needed goodies before they open again next spring. Not sure of the opening date, but you could call the Michigan DNR to find out.

[300rman]

where do you get those neat orange flags, and how do ya attach them?

[Dammit!]

Any ATV shop within driving distance to the dunes should have whips (flags). The mount on the grab bars. That's what the little hole is for.

[300rman]

Any ATV shop within driving distance to the dunes should have whips (flags). The mount on the grab bars. That's what the little hole is for.

ahhh. always wondered what that thing was for.

[Smashin Jack]

I've got a few extra flags if anyone wants to do a ride when they open. The dunes are always open from april 1st thru Nov 1st and they do allow 3-wheelers. The ORV sticker was $16.25 last i checked. You must have a spark arrestor and your motor must pass the decibal meter, which is right there at the entrance gate. Also, no riding double, even if the vehicle is made for that, unless you have seatbelts (sand rails are obviously ok).
I just picked up a 350x to restore and I'd love to get an early season ride setup. If anyone's interested, speak up.

[T3 LOPES]

We always try and make it up there on the first friday in april. Just depends on the weather. I'm always interested in going. Let us know when your planning on going. Lopes

[the tecate kid]

I have never been to the dunes but am interested in going, is there alot of area to ride? Also is camping allowed? I want to take the kids also. Hope its a little more kid-friendly than Haspin!

[Smashin Jack]

Read the rules is you have not been to Silver Lake State Park, ESPECIALLY if you are bringing kids:

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7...4760--,00.html

9679 W State Park Road
Mears, Michigan 49436

Information: 231-873-3083

Campground Reservations: 1-800-44PARKS