Campground Information
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If your stay involves moving sites, your new site may depend on housekeeping arrangements. We will notify you as soon as your new site is ready.
To avoid any delays, please verify your phone number with us at check-in. We will call or text you with an update when your site is ready.
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Yes, we offer additional trailer parking in the off-site lot located at the back of the property.
Temporary trailer parking is available until 3 PM.
Please enter at the north end of the parking lot.
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Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in or around our cabin rentals. This includes pets in tents or vehicles outside the cabins.
We understand this may be disappointing for our pet-loving guests, but past issues have made this policy necessary. We welcome pets at our campsites instead!
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Check-in begins at 3 PM.
Check-out is by 12 PM (noon).
Please plan to arrive before 11 PM as the entrance gate closes at that time.
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Cancellations made 14 days or more before arrival will receive a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than 14 days before arrival will forfeit their deposit.
No refunds are issued for early departures or after arrival.
Refunds will be issued to the card on file unless otherwise arranged.
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*On-line reservations begin at 8pm on Monday, November 3rd.
*Phone lines will open at 9am on Tuesday, November 4th. Feel free to call 231.873.7199 or text 231.221.2650.
*All sites will be available for booking online; we do not hold any sites for phone reservations.
*Site 96-100, 115-119, 134-139, & 152-157 are now seasonal sites. This decrease in the amount of overnight sites will increase availability during high demand times such as July, early August and holidays. We would highly recommend booking as soon as possible to secure your vacation plans!
*If you are booking for a group, the system will allow you to reserve multiple sites under your name.
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Simply enter your requested arrival and departure date, select a site/cabin, and click the “add site” button located at the bottom right next to the “Continue” button.
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Repeat the process until you’ve selected all desired sites and/or cabins.
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You will need to edit each site by adding in the number of guests, pets and camping unit before you can proceed.
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The system will require payment in full when booking this way. If you do not wish to pay in full, we would recommend having all group members book separately.
- If you booked for a group, please text or email the campground with the following information for EACH site: contact name, phone number, email address and site number.
Note:
- A $35 site guarantee fee applies if a specific site number is requested. If you would like a specific site number OR are camping with a group and want to stay together, you must select the $35 site guarantee fee.
- Without the guarantee fee, specific site numbers are not guaranteed at arrival. You will find out your specific number at arrival and it may differ from the one originally chosen. You are guaranteed to get the same site type.
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Silver Lake State Park and Sand Dunes Information
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Call 231-873-3083 to reach the Silver Lake State Park office.
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RV licenses and permits are available at:
- Silver Lake Shores Gas and Go
- DNR ORV Welcome Center
- Silverback Offroad
- DS Motorsports
Note: The DNR ORV Welcome Center accepts credit cards, but not American Express.
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When you purchase an ORV license and trail permit, you get a sticker for each. Both are required for the ORV area. Current pricing is as follows:
ORV License: $26.25
Trail Permit: $10.00
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Required for access to Silver Lake State Park:
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In-state annual pass: $19
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Out-of-state annual pass: $40
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Out-of-state daily pass: $11
Available at state parks or when renewing your vehicle registration.
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ORV flags are available at:
- Silver Lake Buggy Rental
- Silverback Offroad
- Duneland Offroad Center
- DS Motorsports
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ORV flags range in cost from $40-$50.
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Parking vouchers are distributed on Fridays starting at 8 AM for Saturday and Sunday parking (unless it’s a holiday weekend).
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Rental and tour policies vary by establishment:
- Mac Woods Dune Rides: No reservations needed for groups under 20
- Silver Lake Buggy Rentals: Reservations recommended but not required
- Silverback Off-road: Check directly for details
Local Information
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ATMs are located at:
- Silver Lake Shores Gas and Go
- Golden Bakery
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Car rentals are available at:
Lake Shore Chrysler Vehicle Rental
Montague, MI
Phone: 231-893-1945 or 877-282-8017 -
Propane and propane refills are available at the following local establishments:
- Excel Propane (Hart) – Fill station
- Tractor Supply (Hart) – Fill station
- Sun Retreats Silver Lake – Fill station
- Parkside Store – Exchange only
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Michigan fishing licenses are available:
- At many local shops
- Online at the Michigan DNR website
A license is required for anyone 17 and older. Learn more about obtaining a fishing license.
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Current pricing for fishing licenses is as follows:
- Resident Annual: $26
- Nonresident Annual: $76
- Senior Resident Annual (65+): $11
- 24-Hour (Resident/Nonresident): $10
- 72-Hour (Resident/Nonresident): $30
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Remember, you must have a fishing license to fish if you are 17 or older.
Here are some of the best hot spots for fishing according to locals:
- Hart Bridge (on State St. between E. Main and Hilltop Dr.)
- Longbridge Rd. (the bridge boardwalk) in Pentwater
- Stony Lake
- Silver Lake State Park or the public access
- Charter fishing (Ludington)
Below are some more of the best fishing lakes and rivers in the area:
- Crystal Lake – Just south of Hart on 72nd Ave. This tree-lined lake is a great spot to hook Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
- Gilbert Lake – Just 2 miles east of Walkerville and completely surrounded by Manistee National Forest, this lake has panfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.
- Hart Lake – In downtown Hart, Hart Lake features Walleye, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Sunfish. Whether in a boat or dropping a line off the bridge, this lake is a great spot to spend a morning.
- Lake Michigan – Drop in a line off the shore of Lake Michigan in the spring and fall to catch Steelhead.
- McLaren Lake – Just 4 miles north of Hesperia off 204th Ave., this lake has panfish, Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.
- Pentwater River (and Pentwater Pier) – Just north of Hart and Silver Lake, fishing off the bridge or pier can bring in a wide variety of great fish.
- Round Lake – Just a few minutes northwest of Mears. With a little luck, you can hook Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, and Crappies in this quaint lake.
- School Section Lake – About 15 miles northeast of Hart in Colfax Township at 176th Ave. North of Jefferson. This remote lake has panfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.
- Silver Lake – A great fishing hole for Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, a great place to fish while you enjoy the scenic beauty of the dunes.
- North Branch Pentwater River – Catch Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout along with Steelhead.
- South Branch Pentwater River – Catch Brook and Brown Trout.
- Cedar Creek – Catch Brook and Brown Trout.
- Freeman Creek – Catch Brook and Brown Trout.
- North Branch White River – Catch Brook and Rainbow Trout.
- Stony Creek – Catch Brook Trout and Steelhead.
- Crystal Creek – Catch Brook Trout.
- South Branch Pere Marquette River – Catch Brown Trout.
- Hamlin Lake – Located 4 miles north of Ludington, Michigan, Hamlin Lake is another good fishing lake for Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Tiger Muskie, Perch, Crappies, and Bluegill.