Activity
Guided Dune Buggy Tour
Distance
2 mi round trip
Route
Guided loop
The adventure
A dune buggy ride near Saugatuck trades hiking boots for a guided trip across rolling sand country. The landscape alternates between wooded ridges, sandy slopes, and glimpses of the Lake Michigan dune ecosystem.
Beyond the thrill of the ride, the tour introduces the forces that created this shifting shoreline and the history of the nearby coastal communities. It is an easy way for visitors who cannot hike long distances to experience the dunes.
ONCE YOU’RE THERE
Arrive for your booked departure, check in with staff and remain seated with the required restraints during the guided ride.
LOCAL INTEL
Tours depend on weather and seasonal operating schedules.
BEFORE YOU GO
Confirm current access, seasonal conditions and any reservations with the land manager or operator.
What to expect
- A dune buggy ride near Saugatuck trades hiking boots for a guided trip across rolling sand country
- Beyond the thrill of the ride, the tour introduces the forces that created this shifting shoreline and the history of the nearby coastal communities
- Guided Dune Buggy Tour
Good to know
- Arrival and access
- Use the operator’s current ticket-office address and designated guest parking; do not attempt to enter dune areas by private vehicle. Regional coordinates are not the precise check-in point.
- Safety and conditions
- Tours depend on weather and seasonal operating schedules.
- Planning
- Verify hours, reservations, closures, and weather before departure.
- Fee
- Required: Paid guided ride ticket required.
- Entrance fee
- Paid guided ride ticket required.
- Dogs
- unknown.
- Season
- Seasonal conditions vary; confirm opening dates, operator schedules and weather before travel.
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