On the Water at Silver Lake
There are many ways to play at Silver Lake! Experience the lake from the water with kayaks, paddle boards, jet-skis, sail boats—the options are endless. Get out on the water now and make the most of your summer!
Explore the State Park by Water
From ORV dune access to boating and fishing, the Silver Lake State Park has it all. You can access areas to do all your favorites including camping, hunting, swimming, hiking, beach going and picnicking – Silver Lake truly has it all! Accessed from the State Park, Silver Lake is 690-acres with an average depth of 23.4’ and perimeter of about 4 miles. Whether you bring along your own boat, or are interested in renting, Silver Lake State Park is a great place to launch watercraft of every sort for a day on one of Michigan’s most popular inland lakes.
Fast Paced Fun
Ready for some fast-paced fun off of the sand? Let Wave Club Water Sports outfit your water excursion. Ski and pontoon boats, Wave Runners, paddle boards, and kayaks, whatever floats your boat, Wave Club Water Sport can provide a watercraft of every type and speed. Reserve your rental, by the hour or by the day, and make the most of your time in Silver Lake soaking up the sun and splashing through the waves.
Paddle the Day Away
Don’t worry, if relaxation is your goal, we got you covered! Take it slow to enjoy the sun and water with Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery to float the day away. Just a short drive south to Montague, Happy Mohawk supplies canoes, kayaks, and tubes for floating or paddling the day away on the White River. Serving customers since 1963, these paddling experts will show you the way and provide flotation devices and transportation to make you paddling experience fun, simple, and memorable.
Follow the Hart Lake Water Trail
For a different sort of paddling experience, give Hart Lake a try. Oceana Bike & Boat, located in Downtown Hart, can set you up with a canoe, kayak, or paddle board. You can launch your watercraft nearby at John Gurney Park for a day paddling the Hart Lake Water Trail. Paddle the entire 7-mile loop or choose a shorter route to match your level of adventure. After your day on the water, be sure to check out all of Hart’s great foodie stops.
Beach Day!
Picture this…. your toes in the sand, book in your hand, reclined with a cold beverage, while the kids build sandcastles and splash in the waves along the shoreline. Are you ready for long summer days relaxing on the beach? Our region boasts some of the best local beaches on the Lake Michigan shoreline and inland lakes. Discover the history of our 150-year old lighthouse at Little Sable Point Lighthouse Beach then after your short hike, enjoy a picnic on the beach. Or for a more low-key beach day, visit the Benona Township Park beach. Beloved by locals, it’s the perfect destination for a stroll on the sand or fishing along the creek.
However you choose to spend your days, both on and off the dunes, the Silver Lake & Hart Area has everything you seek in a perfect summertime vacation destination. There is still plenty of time to plan a memorable summer getaway to Silver Lake!