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Silver Lake State Park

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Silver Lake State Park is almost 3,000-acres along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
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09/06/2026

***SILVER LAKE SP BOAT LAUNCH FULL – OPEN TO LAUNCH & LEAVE ONLY***
Sunday, September 6, 2026, 1:17 pm. The Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch parking lot is full and only launch & leave is allowed at this time. Users may launch and retrieve boats but must park elsewhere until parking spaces become available. Offsite parking is available at Golden Township Park on Silver Lake Rd. (behind pavilion on grass – free) and on W. Hazel Rd. (paid parking). Please park responsibly at the offsite parking areas and be mindful of vegetation – continued offsite parking availability allows us to offer a launch & leave option when full. If parking offsite, please allow for other boats to use the launch to prevent traffic backups.
• If designated barrier free parking spaces are available, persons displaying a parking placard (card, mirror tag, etc.) will be allowed to park.
Boaters are advised to launch during non-peak use periods if possible.

09/01/2026

***Reminder for visitors who need to get a Parking Lot Voucher – Labor Day Weekend***
Due to the anticipated traffic volume for the upcoming holiday weekend, the Welcome Center gates will be opened at 3:00 AM on Friday morning (09/04/2026) to allow traffic to park and wait until vouchers are distributed at 8:00 AM. Vouchers will be available for Saturday, Sunday and Monday (as Monday is the holiday).
All rules and regulations for the Welcome Center will remain in effect during the earlier operating hours. Posted rules and regulations include but are not limited to the following:
- No unattended vehicles
- Alcohol is prohibited
- Quiet hours are in effect
- Pets must be always leashed
- Restrooms are available on site
Violators are subject to court citation and minimum 48-hour eviction from the park which will forfeit their ability to obtain a parking voucher. Park Officers will be actively patrolling for violations to ensure compliance, guest safety, and no disruptions to surrounding community and property owners.
There will be no permit sales from 3:00AM - 8:00AM.
This 3:00 am staging process is ONLY for the holiday weekends when visitors tend to show up extra early to line up early to get a voucher.

08/22/2026

Attention: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:21 pm. Both the main ORV Area Parking Lot and the Welcome Center Parking Lot are full.
We are currently issuing Stand-By Parking Lot Vouchers at the Welcome Center as spaces become available.
Wait times for obtaining a parking lot space today will be lengthy and could range from 30 minutes to several hours based on parking space availability.
To obtain a Stand-By Parking Lot Voucher, you must sign up on the Standby List available at the Welcome Center. Be advised that signing up on the Stand-By List does not guarantee entry, as parking is limited and subject to availability.
Please note that vehicles with trailers will be turned away once the Stand-By parking area has reached capacity.
Reminder: Please park responsibly. Parking lot spaces in both lots are estimated to be 12 feet wide. Keeping the distance between your trailer and your neighbor’s trailer to a minimum allows more users to park and enjoy the dunes. Parking the rear of your vehicle or trailer hitch as close to the white marked line will allow for more parking spaces to be utilized and shorter wait times.

08/08/2026

Attention: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12:58 pm. Both the main ORV Area Parking Lot and the Welcome Center Parking Lot are full.
We are currently issuing Stand-By Parking Lot Vouchers at the Welcome Center as spaces become available.
Wait times for obtaining a parking lot space today will be lengthy and could range from 30 minutes to several hours based on parking space availability.
To obtain a Stand-By Parking Lot Voucher, you must sign up on the Standby List available at the Welcome Center. Be advised that signing up on the Stand-By List does not guarantee entry, as parking is limited and subject to availability.
Please note that vehicles with trailers will be turned away once the Stand-By parking area has reached capacity.
Reminder: Please park responsibly. Parking lot spaces in both lots are estimated to be 12 feet wide. Keeping the distance between your trailer and your neighbor’s trailer to a minimum allows more users to park and enjoy the dunes. Parking the rear of your vehicle or trailer hitch as close to the white marked line will allow for more parking spaces to be utilized and shorter wait times.

07/25/2026

Attention: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:47 am. Both the main ORV Area Parking Lot and the Welcome Center Parking Lot are full.
We are currently issuing Stand-By Parking Lot Vouchers at the Welcome Center as spaces become available.
Wait times for obtaining a parking lot space today will be lengthy and could range from 30 minutes to several hours based on parking space availability.
To obtain a Stand-By Parking Lot Voucher, you must sign up on the Standby List available at the Welcome Center. Be advised that signing up on the Stand-By List does not guarantee entry, as parking is limited and subject to availability.
Please note that vehicles with trailers will be turned away once the Stand-By parking area has reached capacity.
Reminder: Please park responsibly. Parking lot spaces in both lots are estimated to be 12 feet wide. Keeping the distance between your trailer and your neighbor’s trailer to a minimum allows more users to park and enjoy the dunes. Parking the rear of your vehicle or trailer hitch as close to the white marked line will allow for more parking spaces to be utilized and shorter wait times.

07/22/2026

We have partnered with Michigan State University to conduct a visitor-use management study at Silver Lake ORV Area. Representatives from MSU continue to contact visitors along the ORV area beach boundary to conduct surveys. Your input is important so taking this survey is a great way for you to participate, have your voice heard, and play a part in future mananagment decisions for the ORV area. This on-site study will gather data to guide the future management, making a sustainable and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you are selected, we’d appreciate your participation. Thanks! To learn more, visit the link in the comments. Look for the opportunity to take part in this survey!!

07/13/2026

**Monday, July 13, 3:58pm**
The Silver Lake State Park Beach House has been repaired and is back in service today.

07/09/2026

**Thursday, July 9: Campground Beach House Closure Update**
The Silver Lake State Park Beach House is expected to be back in service early next week. Portable restrooms are available near the Beach House until we are able to reopen the building to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update when the building has been repaired.

07/05/2026

**Sunday, July 5: Campground Beach House Closure**
Due to a mechanical issue, the Silver Lake State Park Beach House will be closed until service can be completed. Visitors are able to use the Boat Launch vault toilet for the current time. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update when the building has been repaired.

07/04/2026

***SILVER LAKE SP BOAT LAUNCH FULL – OPEN TO LAUNCH & LEAVE ONLY***
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 1:54 pm. The Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch parking lot is full and only launch & leave is allowed at this time. Users may launch and retrieve boats but must park elsewhere until parking spaces become available. Offsite parking is available at Golden Township Park on Silver Lake Rd. (behind pavilion on grass – free) and on W. Hazel Rd. (paid parking). Please park responsibly at the offsite parking areas and be mindful of vegetation – continued offsite parking availability allows us to offer a launch & leave option when full. If parking offsite, please allow for other boats to use the launch to prevent traffic backups.
• If designated barrier free parking spaces are available, persons displaying a parking placard (card, mirror tag, etc.) will be allowed to park.
Boaters are advised to launch during non-peak use periods if possible.

Address

9679 W State Park Road
Mears, MI
49436

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 10pm
Tuesday	8am - 10pm
Wednesday	8am - 10pm
Thursday	8am - 10pm
Friday	8am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm
Sunday	8am - 10pm

Telephone

+12318733083

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/recsearch/parks/silverlake

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