One of Michigan's busiest recreation areas, Silver Lake State Park offers the only dune area in the state allowing off-road vehicles (ORV's).. North of Muskegon, the nearby hamlets of Mears and Silver Lake lie off the "Hart" exit of Route 31. Although only a few miles apart, these villages provide a study in contrasts. While Mears still clings to much of its rural character, the town of Silver Lake appears more tourist-oriented. Here is a map of the dunes Kiowa and I took out last trip to Silver Lake before the weather turned cold Below are some pictures we took. As you can see when you go during the off season parking is no problem Later that day there were a total of 4 cars in the parking lot. This is a sign they had on the gate by the parking lot All three of the above venders are in walking distance from the dunes So if you forget something chances are you will find it here.