PUBLIC LAND STATE OFF ROAD VEHICLE REGISTRATION MAY BE REQUIRED
Vehicles permitted:
ORV
ATV
Trail difficulty:
EASY
MODERATE
DIFFICULT
Park size/trail length:
2,936 acres
Terrain:
This area includes both dune country and acres of mature forest. The dune ridges and valleys are mostly windblown sand and lack trees, scrub brush and dune grass. The dune area is sometimes compared to a desert.
Hours of operation:
Apr 1 - May 15 and the day after Labor Day - Oct 31: 9:00am - 8:00pm
May 16 - Labor Day: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Access to the ORV Area and Dunes is stopped 1/2 hour ahead of closing time, every evening.
Silver Lake has been my favorite vacation destination since I found it a couple years ago. Very nice family atmosphere and the dunes can challenge many skill levels. Traversing the big dunes is completely optional, but some skills will help just getting around. Never got stuck when someone did not stop to help. Really like the state park campground but, geez, they really are proud of it.... more