The 2025 Season Begins!
We are gearing up for the 2025 season and want to help you start planning a getaway to the Silver Lake & Hart area. From your day on the dunes to the far reaches of Oceana County, there are great ways to spend your days creating unforgettable fun. Rent an ORV, spend a day on the beach relaxing in the sun, maybe explore the trails, or take a tour of local flavors.
2025 Season Opening
Silver Lake State Park opened the dunes for ORV use on April 1st and you will find early season is a great time to a first exploration for newcomers before the busy summer season. If Mac Wood’s Dune Rides is more your speed, their first day is May 16th.
Other important first days….
May 2 – Craig’s Cruisers open for the season
May 16 – Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo opens
May 20- Little Sable Lighthouse Tours begin
May 23- Waveclub Watersports
Silver Lake Chicken Shack – Open weekends in May-TBD
Early Lodging Openings
April 1 – Silver Sands Hotel + Resort – 7 days a week
April 4 – Sierra Sands Family Lodge
April 25 – Dunes Waterfront Resort – 7 days a week
Open Year Round
Start planning before peak season begins, June 1st and extends through September 15th. If this is the time you have in mind for your Silver Lake vacation, then now is the time to take a look at our lodging page to secure the best spot on choice dates at our local campgrounds and hotels. Don’t delay!
Ready for the Main Events?
Each year Silver Lake & Hart Area are host to numerous events throughout the summer season. This year you won’t want to miss these popular events.
May 9 -10 – Silverback Offroad Speedway Hillclimb
May 29 – June 1: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion
June 13 – 15: National Asparagus Festival
July 2: Hart Sparks Fireworks
July 3: Pentwater Fireworks
July 4: Thunder Over the Dunes Fireworks
August 1-2: Bronco Takeover
August 18 – 23: Oceana County Fair
September 5 -6: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival
View our 2025 event calendar for a full list of all of the great things happening in our region this year.
ORV Rentals
Not everyone that comes to Silver Lake arrives geared up. Come as you are, and our ORV outfitters will hook you up with everything you need for a perfect day on the dunes. Our local experts have the vehicles, accessories, and know-how to outfit you for a safe and memorable sand dune experience.
April 1 – Silverback Offroad ORV Rental
May 2-17, weekends only, May 23 open for the season – Silver Lake Buggy Rentals
May 20 – Silver Lake Adventures
If you do come geared-up and need fuel, parts, or something more, DuneLand Off-Road Center is open year-round and can be found just off of the dunes and are ready with everything you need.
Summer Farmer’s Markets
Take advantage of the local seasonal harvest at one of our farmer’s markets. You’ll be delighted by fresh produce, plants and flowers, handmade goods.
June- August – Hart Marker’s Market – 6-9pm Thursdays in Downtown Hart
June-September – Pentwater Farmer’s Market – 10am-1pm at the Village Green Mondays & Thursdays
June-September – New Era Farmer’s Market – 4-7pm (Wednesdays – June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 13, August 27, September 10, and September 24)
Plan Your Trip
Need help planning for things to do on and off the dunes? Check out the Dunes section of our website for all of the dune information you will need, including permits, vehicle, prep, a map to familiarize you with the lay of the land, and more. And for your time off the dunes we have created an itinerary of ideas to guide your planning for a memorable vacation that your family will be talking about for years!