Opening again on May 17th, 2024.

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides will open May 12th - September 30th for the 2023 season.

Season Dates

May 17th – May 24th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

May 25th & 26th (Memorial Weekend)

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

May 27th – June 14th

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

June 15th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

June 16th – June 21st

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

June 22nd – June 28th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

June 29th

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

June 30th – July 5th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

July 6th

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

July 7th – July 12th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

July 13th

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

July 14th – July 19th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

July 20th

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

July 21st – July 26th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

July 27th

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

July 28th – August 2nd

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

August 3rd

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

August 4th – August 9th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

August 10th

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

August 11th – August 17th

9:30 am - 6:00 pm

August 18th – August 30th

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

August 31st – September 1st (Labor Day Weekend)

9:30 am - 8:00 pm

September 2nd (Labor Day)

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

September 3rd – September 30th

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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We may have to close some days due to weather conditions. For example: Very high winds and or constant heavy rains.
Our Rates*
Age 12+
$25.00
Age 3-11
$15.00
Age 2 & Under
Free

*Rates subject to change.

About the Ride

Since 1930, Mac Wood’s has provided you with a safe, fun-filled 7 mile dune tour ride lasting about 40 minutes. You are hosted by knowledgeable drivers who understand the history and environment of the constantly changing sand mountains. A Mac Wood’s Dune Ride is a thrilling experience! To climb to the summit and see spread in all directions such a vast panorama is breathtaking! Glide down the sweeps into the valleys, drive past sparkling Silver Lake, and see Lake Michigan’s lovely beach! Visitors of all ages enjoy the exciting, scenic rides. We are accessible to the mobility impaired. Come anytime! We only take reservations for charter bus tours and school groups.

Bring your camera or video and sunglasses!

You’ll want to visit and photograph this magnificent natural wonder again and again! You will also want to visit the Dune Mountain Gift Shop at Mac Wood’s, the largest gift shop in Silver Lake, featuring souvenirs, gifts, shirts, toys, light snacks and much more!