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Silver Hills Campground
Overview
Silver Hills Campground provides a peaceful retreat in Mears, Michigan, serving as a gateway to the famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This family-operated park emphasizes a quiet, wooded environment where guests can unwind after a day of high-energy adventure. Unlike some high-traffic commercial resorts in the area, this campground maintains a relaxed pace that allows for genuine relaxation amidst the mature trees of Oceana County.
Location & Surroundings
The park is situated just south of the Silver Lake area, offering easy access to the region's main attractions while remaining secluded from the noise of the main tourist strips. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lush Michigan forests and rolling terrain. Its location in Mears puts visitors within a short drive of both the inland Silver Lake and the vast, sandy shores of Lake Michigan, providing a perfect balance of freshwater activities and forest seclusion.
Amenities & Park Features
Guests at Silver Hills Campground enjoy access to essential comforts designed for a pleasant and convenient stay. The heated outdoor swimming pool is a popular gathering spot during the summer months. Notable features include:
- Spacious RV sites with water and electric hookups
- Clean, modern restroom and shower facilities
- A large recreation lodge for family activities
- An onsite playground and dump station
Fire rings at each site encourage traditional campfire evenings, and the park staff is known for maintaining a tidy, welcoming atmosphere.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw is the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, where visitors can drive ORVs or take guided tours across the massive sand peaks. Beyond the dunes, the historic Little Sable Point Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the coastline for those willing to climb to the top. For those seeking land-based recreation, the nearby Hart-Montague Rail Trail provides miles of paved paths for cycling and hiking through the scenic Michigan countryside and local fruit orchards.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an ideal match for active families and nature lovers who want to be close to the action of the dunes without sacrificing peace and quiet. It is particularly well-suited for RVers who prefer a scenic, traditional camping experience rather than a crowded parking lot style resort. If you value friendly service and a shaded, natural setting for your West Michigan vacation, this park provides a comfortable and authentic home base.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Derek Nuss
Best campground in Silver Lake Sand Dunes area! Nice , level, large campsites with great options. The rules are not overbearing and ridiculous, and because of this..everyone is respectful, easy going, and pleasant! Only con- price for renting a camper on a site is way too expensive vs. staying at a hotel with all the same amenities. This would have been my first option over pulling my own camper and renting a site, but could not justify the cost of renting the campground-owed trailer ($250+ /night)
Kirstie Pichla
Extremely clean campground! I highly recommend this place and will definitely stay here again. They have the cleanest bathrooms and showers! Beautiful buildings and grounds! Very easy check-in and check-out and the staff is awesome! The pools and splash pad were open when many other places in the area at this time of year were closed!
Jennifer McLemore
I’ve stayed at Silver Hills many times over the years! Love the growth, with still being able to camp in the original part where the trees are big and also the newer side with concrete pads and full hook up! Fun to ride bikes throughout, love the pools, arcade, splash pad and playground. We have definitely taken advantage of the pizza and ice cream on site. We camp here to be on the dunes but with the beautiful campground and amenities, it’s now even more an all around great stay!
Tracy Buckley
This is our 3rd year coming here and we love it. The location is great and the staff is always helpful. My only complaint is it seems like the grounds have really deteriorated. The grass was so dry we actually had a little fire from the bon fire embers. Our dogs were basically laying in the dirt. The grass used to be lush and green. We did notice they aren't watering on a regular basis and longer so I assume it was too costly. 😕
Emily Hall
This was our third time camping here and we love it! Since we get no cell reception in most of the area, it makes it easy to disconnect! The camp sites are spacious and very well kept. Bathrooms and showers are very clean. Great water pressure in the showers. All the staff we encountered the entire weekend were great. I didn't catch names, but the two that stood out are the girl at the office/store Thursday evening at check in and Sunday evening around 7ish, she was always super friendly and helpful, as well as the gentleman with the grey(white ?)beard and ball cap driving around selling wood/checking on things and what not. He was a pleasure to talk to and helped out with our card key not working to get in the gates. It's always a pleasure to stay there and we can't wait to return next year!