Nearby ORV Trails
ORV Rides: Beyond the Dunes
Of course, riding the dunes is the main attraction for ORV/ATV enthusiasts when they visit Silver Lake, but the fun doesn’t have to stop there. Although Oceana County does not have a countywide ORV ordinance, you will find that each of the townships have outlined their allowances on the Oceana County website.
Properly permitted ORV’s are legal in all Oceana townships except for Pentwater, Golden, Claybanks, and Benona Townships. We recommend reviewing what is allowed and where, before heading out.
Ride Nearby
Additionally, you will find over 500 miles of open ORV roads in neighboring counties to explore. The nearby counties of Newaygo, Lake, and Wexford have ORV ride information available to plan your trail adventure.
Wexford County
The Cadillac ORV Scenic Ride is a family-friendly ORV/OHV Scenic Ride utilizing open Wexford County and US Forest Service Roads. You can learn all about the Scenic Ride on the Cadillac, Michigan website.
Lake County
Lake County offers over 230 miles of ORV designated trails. Information about trails and ORV/OHV use can be found on the Lake County website.
- Little Manistee Route – 47 miles in southern Lake County. NOTE: This trail is for ORVs of all sizes.
- Little Manistee Motorcycle Trail – 46 miles within the Little Manistee Route.
- Little O Motorcycle Trail & Route – 41 miles
- Tin Cup Spring Route and Tin Cup Spring Motorcycle Trail – 26 miles
- Lincoln Hills Motorcycle Trail – 25 miles
- Lincoln Hills Route – 23 miles
Newaygo County
Allows an ORV to operate on the far right of the graded or paved portion of the road within the county. Learn more on the Newaygo County website.
More Information
To ride an ORV in Michigan you will need an ORV license, an ORV trail permit. And USDOT approved crash helmet for both operators and passengers. You can find information about ORV riding in Michigan, including trail maps, on the DNR website. You can also purchase ORV licenses and permits at your local retailer or on the DNR website.
