july 11-13 2014 silver lake sand dunes

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Lmao

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Do u need paddles there

[genoapb]

probably be up there that weekend and thats where we usually stay too. just have to make it point to go for sure.

[Bigred]

Im in told the wife it would count as our one year anniversary gift to me

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you will want some sort of paddle to have fun, even a cheap worn ones will be better than dirt tires

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[h=4]ORV VOUCHER SYSTEM[/h]The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) developed a voucher system as a tool to manage the long lines of Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) users waiting to enter Silver Lake State Park on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
There are two types of vouchers: Dune Ready Vouchers and Parking Lot Vouchers. Dune Ready Vehicles are those that enter the Silver Lake State Park ORV Area from public highways and go straight into the sand dune off-road area without the need for the parking lot/ staging area. Parking Lot Vouchers are for those who require a staging or parking area for their tow vehicle and/or trailer. Both types of vouchers are free to park visitors and are distributed from the Off-Road Vehicle Voucher Center located at the corner of Fox and Ridge Roads, about 1/4 mile east of the ORV Area entrance. The purpose of the voucher is, simply, to "hold the ORV users place in line", while staggering arrival times to avoid excessive lines.
THE VOUCHER SYSTEM SEASON:
Vouchers will be handed out starting mid-May, at 12 noon on Friday, two weeks prior to the Memorial Day weekend and then continuously through the summer on weekends/holidays until the Sunday following Labor Day weekend.
VOUCHER DISTRIBUTION TIMES:
The voucher distribution point on Fox Road will open at 12 noon on Fridays for Dune Ready Vouchers and at 9 p.m. for Parking Lot Vouchers. The Voucher Center will be open as traffic and use require until at least 11 p.m. Fridays and re-open at 7 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. You may also purchase your State Park and ORV permits at the same location, which will help speed up entry into the ORV Area.
VOUCHER TIME PERIODS:
Parking Lot Vouchers will be for two periods: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Parking Lot Stand-by Vouchers will be distributed once parking spaces for those periods are exhausted. There are five Dune Ready Voucher periods: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. No Dune Ready Vouchers are required after 7 p.m. Dune Ready Vouchers for both Saturdays and Sundays, and/or the Holidays will be given out at the same time. In order to give people the opportunity for the limited parking spaces, Parking Lot Vouchers will be available at 9 p.m. the day before they are to be used.
Once the days Parking Lot Vouchers are all given out, visitors may choose to be placed on the Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher list for the following day. There may be times when Parking Lot Vouchers will be required, but Dune Ready Vouchers are not, such as on some Holiday weekends.
LATE ARRIVALS:
Dune Ready Voucher holders that arrive late for their entry time frame will need to secure a new voucher for a later time period during the day. Parking Lot Voucher holders are guaranteed entry for either the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or the 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. time frame, but not both. If you arrive after your voucher entry time frame, you will need to secure a Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher for later in the day. No parking lot spaces will be guaranteed after 9 a.m. nor can space be held for someone to arrive later. Persons may not use their validated/punched Parking Lot Voucher to trailer-in additional or new off-road vehicles after they originally gain entry at the ORV Area Entrance Gate unless prior arrangements are made with Park Officials and noted on the validated Voucher.
LEAVING AND RE-ENTERING THE STATE PARK:
Once you have entered the park, you may stay as long as you like until the normal closing time. The vouchers only specify the arrival time. Dune Ready and Parking Lot Voucher holders that leave the sand dunes and/or the State Park will be required to go to the end of the waiting line to re-enter. Those attempting to "cut" in ahead of other visitors waiting to enter will be turned away. Vehicles leaving the parking lot will not be guaranteed space upon returning. Be sure your voucher slip is validated (HOLE-TYPE PUNCHED) when you arrive at the ORV Area Entrance Gate for the first time, on any particular day.
THE NUMBER OF VOUCHERS THAT ARE GIVEN OUT EACH DAY:
Over two thousand Dune Ready Vouchers are distributed each day or between 300 and 500 per two-hour time frame. The number of available spaces in the lot controls the number of Parking Lot Vouchers. Inclement weather, no-shows, early or unplanned departures, space sharing, and similar actions allow for additional room on occasion. Parking Lot Stand-by Vouchers are used for these unexpected events.
PICKING UP A VOUCHER FOR SOMEONE ELSE:
Two Dune Ready Vouchers or one Parking Lot Voucher can be obtained by an individual adult park visitor. These voucher slips will require the addition of the user's name and main vehicle license number, in ink, prior to validation. The person picking up the Vouchers will need to know the names, license plate numbers and the intended time frame for entry. The voucher forms must be completed, in ink, prior to embossed or stamped validation at the time of application at the Voucher Center Office. Voucher slips will again be validated with a distinctive hole-type punch upon arrival at the ORV Area Entrance Gate. This hole-type punch will be required if re-entry is requested later during the day.
VOUCHER CENTER PARKING LOT:
The Voucher Center Parking Lot will be used for Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher stacking or cueing line purposes during regular business hours. There will still be a wait with a Parking Lot Stand-by Voucher, since there is no guarantee when parking spaces may occur, but the visitor will be better able to make the best use of their time. Dune Ready Vehicles will need to check back during the day for the possibility of entry prior to 7 p.m. Owners of vehicles in the Voucher Center Parking Lot must be in attendance, trailers or extra vehicles may not be stored or parked there, and there is no overnight parking allowed. The Voucher Center Parking Lot is used as a landing zone for emergency medical helicopters and may need to be cleared within minutes, at any time.
ORV AREA PARKING LOT:
Parking lot spaces are approximately 12 feet x 60 feet in size. Park visitors use of side awnings on trailers, motorhomes, etc., takes up space that others may be waiting to use. No side awnings are allowed on voucher days. Please make efficient use of the limited space and keep your vehicles and gear within your parking spot.
USE OF TRAILERS IN THE ORV AREA AND ORV PARKING LOT:
Trailers are not allowed into the ORV Area beyond the Safety Check Station. Check with Park Rangers regarding use of trailers to remove disabled vehicles or for emergency situations. Within the ORV Parking Lot, semi trailers with tractor/trucks that are over 60 feet in length, will need to unhook trailers and use a small portion of the adjacent space on weekends and busy days. The spaces on the ends of the parking-bays afford this opportunity and semi users are encouraged to use these spaces in which to park their tractor/truck. After 9 a.m. on voucher days, no vehicles may be trailered past the ORV Area Entrance Gate unless prior arrangements are made with Park Officials and noted on the validated Voucher.

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http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_15070_52553-34760--RSS,00.html

9679 W. STATE PARK ROAD
MEARS, MICHIGAN 49436

Information: 231-873-3083

Campground Reservations: 1-800-44PARKS

[h=2]OFF-ROAD VEHICLE AREA[/h][h=2]RULES AND REGULATIONS[/h]

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Off-roading can be fun and exciting for the whole family. Make it a safe experience for yourself and other park visitors. Please follow the rules that have been made for everyone's safety and security. Sand dunes are subject to rapid topographic changes resulting from wind and erosion. Be alert for steep inclines, changing slopes, natural hazards and/or sudden drop-offs. Always operate your vehicle at a safe speed and in a safe manner.
[h=3]GENERAL RULES[/h]There are a number of general rules that apply to all operators using the Silver Lake Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Area. Specific vehicle regulations and requirements follow the general rules section.

• The Off-Road Vehicle Area is open each year April 1 through October 31.
• April 1 - April 30 it is open 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
• May 1 - September 15 it is open 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• September 16 - October 31 it is open 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Access to the ORV Area and dunes is stopped 1/2 hour ahead of closing time, every evening.


• Current vehicle permits are required on all vehicles using the area.
• All motor vehicles entering the Park must display a Recreation Passport.
  
• All motor vehicles entering the Dunes must also display a Michigan ORV Registration.


• Entry Vouchers are required on summer weekends and holidays.
• No alcoholic beverages are allowed throughout the year in and around the ORV Area.
• Operate vehicles only within the dune area marked with orange boundary markers.
• Obey Directional Traffic Zone signage. No north-bound traffic in high dune areas.
• Rectangular, safety orange flags reaching 10 foot in height required on all ORVs.
• Michigan Child Passenger Safety Law in effect in ORV Area.
• Emergency strobe, flashing, rotating and/or blinking lights and sirens prohibited.
• Helmets are required to operate ATVs and motorcycles in parking lot as well as in dunes.
• Special regulations for un-licensed and young (12 - 16 years of age) operators.
• Headlight(s), taillight(s) and brake light(s) required on vehicles 1/2 hour after sunset.
• ATVs and motorcycles: operator only, no passengers at any time.
• Please report accidents, injuries and/or emergencies to State Park personnel or 911.

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[h=3]VEHICLE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS[/h]Specific vehicle equipment regulations and requirements are covered by the current Department of Natural Resources Land Use Order of the Director (LUOD) for Silver Lake State Park. Additionally, no person shall operate a vehicle in violation of any provision of Part 811, Off-Road Recreational Vehicles, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Act 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, being Section 324.81101 to 324.81150 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. If you have any questions about the requirements or rules, please contact Silver Lake State Park officials. The current LUOD reads in part:
By authority conferred on the Director of the Department of Natural Resources by Section 504 of the Natural Resources Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, MCL 324.504, and in accordance with R 299.921 to R 299.933, the Director of the Department of Natural Resources orders the following:
5.9 Off-road vehicles, Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Area, conditions for use, prohibited conduct.
Order 5.9. A person shall not do any of the following on all state lands of Silver Lake State Park posted as the ORV Area, Oceana County:

(5) Operate any motor vehicle with four or more wheels that does not contain a seat and individual seat belt for each occupant of that vehicle. Those vehicles with automotive-type seating and fewer than four wheels shall be equipped with a seat belt for each occupant. Vehicle operators shall comply with the provisions of the Michigan child passenger safety law, MCL 257.710d, and all of the following provisions:
(a) Seat belts shall be in use by all occupants while the vehicle is in operation.
(b) An approved automotive manufactured restraining device, such as a lap belt or three- or four-point harness, is an acceptable seat belt.
(c) Seat belts and restraining devices, other than factory installed, shall be secured by bolting to the vehicle floor, frame, or roll bar.
(d) Any vehicle on which the operator straddles the seat, such as a motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), will be limited to the operator only as the sole occupant and no seat belt will be required.
(6) Operate a vehicle requiring seat belts where an occupant in the rear seat is not protected by a roll bar located immediately behind the occupant's seat as described in subsection ( unless the rear seat occupants are wearing a safety approved for automotive use (A.N.S.I. or equal) helmet. The operator or occupant of a vehicle not required to meet seat belt specifications shall wear a safety helmet approved for automotive use (A.N.S.I. or equal) and protective eyewear.
(7) Operate a vehicle requiring seat belts without a warning flag mounted and extending over the front-most portion of the vehicle. Vehicles not requiring seat belts shall mount the warning flag on the rear of the vehicle.  Vehicle operators shall comply with all of the following requirements:
(a) The warning flag shall be mounted on a staff that is securely bolted, welded, or secured to the vehicle. The warning flag shall maintain a minimum 10-foot height at standstill and a minimum 8-foot height under motion.
(b) The warning flag shall be mounted on the top-most end of the staff. The flag shall be rectangular, international orange in color, solid material, with a minimum length on the supporting side of five inches and a minimum length on the base side of 10 inches.
( Operate a vehicle requiring seat belts that is not equipped with an integral steel roof, or roll bar located immediately behind the operator, or roll cage, capable of supporting the weight of the vehicle. The operator and occupants of a vehicle without a full front windshield shall wear protective eyewear.  The operator of a vehicle equipped with a roll bar shall comply with all the following requirements:
(a) The roll bar shall be welded or bolted to the floor or frame of the vehicle.
(b) The roll bar shall be braced in such a manner as to prevent collapse.
(c) The roll bar shall have clearance above, behind, and outside each seated occupant in the vehicle.
(9) Fail to submit to any of the following tests, or operate any vehicle that does not comply with all of the following:
(a) Vehicles shall be equipped with a muffler and spark arrester containing baffles, shall meet the muffler and spark arrester requirements specified in subsection (g) of section 81133 of Part 811, Off-Road Recreational Vehicles, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994PA 451, MCL324.81133(g), and shall successfully pass a muffler and spark arrester baffle test.
(b) A maximum noise level of 94 dB(A), or the current EPA emissions limit, shall be met.  The testing provisions of current SAE J 1287, June 93 standard for ATV and motorcycle vehicles and SAE J 1169, March 93 for all other vehicles shall be followed and all vehicles shall pass a stationary sound level test.  The stationary sound level test shall be administered from a 0.5 meter (19.69 inches) distance at one-half the engine’s maximum rated RPM and as further described by current testing provisions for the particular vehicle.
(10) Operate any vehicle at any time without possessing a valid unrestricted operator's or chauffeur's license, except as follows:
 (a) A person at least 12 years of age with an ORV safety certificate issued by this state or another state or a province of Canada may operate either an ATV or motorcycle with direct visual supervision by an adult.  The direct supervision shall not be impaired by distance and must allow the adult the ability to direct the youth’s actions by verbal communications.  Electronic amplification of verbal communications shall not be used.
(b) An adult shall not allow an unlicensed youth to operate an ORV.
(c) An ORV operator licensed under a level two graduated driver’s license shall only operate under the provisions of that license.
(11) Operate any type of vehicle and fail to present an operator's or chauffeur's license or ORV safety training certificate upon the demand of any law enforcement officer or state park personnel.
(12) Enter or use the ORV area without complying with all posted regulatory, zoning, or directional signs, or operate a vehicle except in the directional pattern established and marked within the ORV area.
(13) Enter or use the ORV Area without obtaining and displaying a valid ORV area parking lot voucher or dune ready voucher at any time when such requirement is posted.
(14) Operate any vehicle while towing a contrivance other than a disabled vehicle or trailer, or tow a vehicle or trailer on other than the designated parking lot or paved entrance road without first obtaining proper written permission from the department.  Passengers shall not occupy any trailer or disabled vehicle while it is being towed.
(15) Drive or operate any motor driven vehicle at speeds exceeding posted speed limits or perform exhibition-type driving within the parking area or entrance road/ramp to the ORV area, or the defined speed zone along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  Exhibition-type driving means performing wheelies, spinning tires, cutting circles, jump starts, or other erratic or irresponsible or careless driving.
(16) Possess or consume an alcoholic beverage at any time in the ORV area, ORV Voucher Center area, or any area extending one-quarter of a mile from the boundary of the ORV area.
(17) To leave a vehicle, trailer, or other equipment or contrivance unattended in the ORV voucher center area at any time without first obtaining written permission from the Department.
(18) Operate an ORV that is not titled.
(19) Operate a remote-controlled device within the ORV area.

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[h=3]VEHICLE TOWING OUTSIDE THE STATE PARK[/h]The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and Michigan Compiled Laws state that: vehicles may only be towed using a ridged towing bar that includes safety chains - MCL 257.721 (3); a vehicle operator may tow only one vehicle or trailer at any time - MCL 257.721(5); vehicle operators must have the proper operator's or chauffeur's license - MCL 257.301(1); and in some cases reflectors or stop light are required on the towed trailer or vehicle - MCL 257.688(1)(f).
These rules apply to all Oceana County and State of Michigan roadways and are in effect inside the State Park until one passes the main entrance/fee collection booth.
For additional details please contact the Michigan State Police - Hart Post or the Oceana County Sheriff's Office - Hart , Michigan.

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[h=4]WATCH FOR SIGNS POSTING DIRECTIONAL TRAFFIC ZONE
STAY WITHIN POSTED BOUNDARY AT ALL TIMES
POSTED APRIL 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 31[/h]

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[h=3]DRIVER AND/OR RIDER TIPS[/h]There are a number of other considerations each vehicle operator should be aware of and keep in mind while enjoying the dunes:

• Be prepared to stop at any time. There may be a stalled or parked vehicle or a natural hazard such as a tree or stump on the other side of the hill that you are cresting.
• Drive defensively, be careful, stay alert and in control of your vehicle.
• No passing on the entrance ramp.
• Must be 16 years of age or older to operate a 3-wheeled ATV.
• ATV and motorcycle riders need to consider wearing protective clothing and gear.
• No side awnings on vehicles or trailers in the parking lot / staging area on voucher days.
• Consider doubling up in the parking spaces if you have the extra room. It will maximize parking opportunities for others.
• Parking spaces are designed to be 12 feet x 60 feet. Vehicles and equipment extending beyond the 60 feet in length will need to unhook and park the tow vehicle in a nearby space.
• Be on time for your voucher period. Make sure to have a Park Ranger validate your voucher slip with a distinctive hole-punch upon arriving at the ORV Area Entrance Gate. The hole-punch will be required if re-entry is requested later in the day.
• Rule violations may subject operator to court citation, eviction and/or vehicle(s) impoundment. Please follow the posted rules for everyone's benefit and safety.
• Driver's license or ORV Safety Training Certificate must be in operator's possession at all times. Persons may not operate any vehicles if license is suspended or revoked.

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[h=3]EXHAUST SYSTEM RULES AND TESTING[/h]
Vehicle muffler noise and the use of spark arresters has been a matter of concern regarding the operation of Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) for many years. The State of Michigan ?s ORV Law has required them since 1975. At Silver Lake State Park a static or stationary test for this equipment is used on all types of vehicles. Noise levels will be checked at a twenty-inch distance from the exhaust pipe at half the vehicle's rated revolutions per minute (RPM) or as detailed in the automotive specifications SAE J1169, March 92 or SAE J1287, June 86. The maximum noise level permitted under these testing conditions will be 94 dBa which is the current limit set by the Off-Road Recreation Vehicles Act of Part 811 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.811). All vehicles are required to have a muffler and spark arrester containing baffles meeting established United States Forest Service (USFS) specifications.
Generally speaking, the guidelines for testing at "half the rate RPM" will be based on some vehicle similarities. In most cases, full-sized vehicles with "V" configured engines will be tested at 2,500 RPM and all others at 2,000 RPM, which was a method developed and used while testing these vehicles at Silver Lake in 1997. Diesel powered, full-sized vehicles are tested at 1,500 RPM. Most reverse flow mufflers will meet the spark arrester requirements, as will most turbochargers. However, straight-through mufflers, such as glass-pack designs without baffles and mechanically driven superchargers, do not qualify as adequate spark arresters.
Motorcycles and ATVs will be tested like the full-sized vehicles by placing a sound meter at a twenty inch distance from the muffler exhaust pipe. In most cases, 80 cc engines will be tested at 6,000 RPM, 125 cc at 5,000 RPM, 250 cc at 4,000 RPM and 500 + cc at 3,000 - 3,500 RPM. Annually, the Motorcycle Industry Council produces a manual detailing the standards ATVs and motorcycles must meet. A muffler that meets the Environmental Acoustic Reduction (E.A.R.) standards may be considered as a viable solution for motorcycles. Many ATV and motorcycle mufflers are stamped as being USFS approved and will meet Silver Lake State Park standards, if they have not been altered. Those vehicles that have been manufactured for "closed track" use only, such as many motocross or "dirt-bike" motorcycles and competition style ATVs, will most likely not meet the requirements. This is also often true where after market installations have altered the original exhaust system in attempts to gain additional horsepower.
Testing for compliance with these regulations will be done in a random fashion either within the ORV Area Parking Lot, at the base of the ORV Area entrance ramp roadway by the Safety Check Station, or within the ORV Area sand dune complex itself. Park Rangers or other Law Enforcement Officials may insert a plastic rod into the vehicle's exhaust pipe to determine whether there is a spark arrester or baffle present. Most often home-made baffling devices, such as steel wool or metal door screen material, do not meet the USFS requirements

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Basicly for the Saturday parking lot voucher you need to get your voucher at 9:00pm on friday when they start handing them out, if its going to be a busy weekend then we should put a vehicle or 2 in line at least a few hours before 9:00PM if not earlier if we can. 6:30AM friday is the earliest that you can put a vehicle in line for a voucher. but if you get a vehicle in line by 5:00 PM on a non holiday weekend then you almost never have to many vehicles ahead of you.
Allot of people come up friday after work so by 6-7pm the line starts getting longer.
We will be OK since its a non holiday weekend
If you can drive in the dunes with your quad in the back of your 4 wheel drive truck you have no worries at all, the trailer guys are the ones that will have to jump thru some hoops

[Bigred]

Ok so how much is the weekend pass. Like a total estimate. Also what kinda inspections dose your quad have to pass?  How loud can your exhaust be?  How the hell do u tell how loud yours is lol? Anything to help make the trip easier and less painful lol.  Also do u need title registration and insurance. Thanks guys looking forward to this trip

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You will need a spark arrestor on your quad, and factory exhaust is good for your vehicle, the only items you will need to purchase is a flag if you don't have one thats tall enough to touch there hight bar, a state park sticker and a orb sticker for Michigan.

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Well the last 2-3 years they have not been testing sound levels, so that should not be a issue.

Biggest thing just make sure you have a spark arrestor and you will not have any issues.

The stickers for you quad are about 30.00 if you drive your truck into the dunes (not the parking lot) then its a little bit more about 40-45.00

You will need a rectangle flag on a 10 foot pole, those are probably 20.00 if you need one at places everywhere in silverlake.

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FAQ's

There are two types of vouchers: Dune Ready Vouchers and Parking Lot Vouchers. Dune Ready vehicles are those that enter the state park ORV area from public highways and go straight into the sand dune off-road area without the need for the parking lot/staging area. Parking Lot Vouchers are for those who require a staging or parking area for their tow vehicles and/or trailers. Both types of vouchers are free to park visitors and are distributed from the Off-Road Vehicle Voucher Center located at the corner of Fox and Ridge Roads, to the east of the ORV entrance gate. The purpose of the voucher is simply to hold the ORV user's place in line, while staggering arrival times to avoid excessive lines.
 

Q: When will the Voucher System go into effect this year?

A:  Vouchers will be handed out starting mid-May, at noon on Friday, two weeks prior to the Memorial Day weekend and will be continuously distributed through the summer on weekends and holidays until the Sunday following Labor Day.

 
Q: Where will I get my voucher?

A: They are obtained at the Off-Road Vehicle Voucher Center on Fox Road located about ¼ mile east of the ORV Area entrance. You may also purchase your State Park and ORV permits at the same location, which will continue to help speed up entry into the ORV Area.

 
Q: How soon on Friday can I get my voucher?

A: The voucher distribution point on Fox Road will open at 12 noon on Fridays for Dune Ready Vouchers and at 9 p.m. for Parking Lot Vouchers. The Voucher Center will remain open until at least 11 p.m. and re-open at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and holidays. To reduce traffic congestion as much as possible, traffic should follow the ORV Voucher Center directional signage, posted throughout the community.

 

Q: What are the various voucher time periods?

Parking Lot Vouchers will be from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. or 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. only. Stand-by Parking Lot Vouchers will be distributed once parking spaces for those periods are exhausted. There will be five Dune Ready Voucher periods: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Arrivals after 7 p.m. may not require a voucher.

 
Q: What if I arrive after the time my voucher says? Am I allowed to enter?
A: No, late arrivals with Dune Ready Vouchers will need to secure a new voucher for a later time period during the day. Parking Lot Vouchers will guarantee entry for either the 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. or the 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. period, but not both. If you arrive after your voucher time period, you will need to secure a Stand-by Voucher for later in the day. No parking lot spaces will be guaranteed after 9 a.m.
 

Q. What happens if I want to leave the park after entering?

A: Once you have entered the park, you can stay as long as you like until the normal closing time. The vouchers only specify the arrival time. Dune Ready vehicles that leave the sand dunes and the State Park will be required to go to the end of the line when re-entering. Vehicles leaving the parking lot will not be guaranteed space when returning. Those attempting to “cut” in ahead of other visitors waiting in line, will be turned away. Be sure your voucher slip is validated (HOLE-TYPE PUNCHED) when you arrive at the ORV Area Entrance Gate for the first time, on any particular day.

 

Q: How many Parking Lot and Dune Ready Vouchers will be given out daily?

A: Over 2,000 Dune Ready Vouchers are distributed each day or between 300 and 500 per two-hour time period over the last two years. This may change in the future because of the stricter enforcement and monitoring requirements associated with the sound level testing or other inspection requirements. The number of available spaces in the lot controls the number of Parking Lot Vouchers. Inclement weather, no-shows, early or unplanned departures, space-sharing and similar actions allow for additional room on occasion. Stand-by Vouchers are used for these unexpected events.

 
Q: Can I obtain a voucher for someone else?

A: Yes. Two Dune Ready or one Parking Lot Voucher can be obtained by an individual, adult park visitor. These voucher slips will require the addition of the user’s name and main vehicle license number, in ink, prior to validation. Due to the limited number of parking spaces, only one Parking Lot voucher will be given per customer at the appointed times. Two Dune Ready Vouchers can be obtained by one person at the Voucher Center Office, but you will need to know the names and license plate numbers and the intended time period wanted. The voucher forms must be completed, in ink, prior to embossed validation at the time of application at the Voucher Center Office.  Voucher slips will again be validated with a distinctive hole-type punch upon arrival at the ORV Area Entrance Gate.  This hole-type punch will be required if re-entry is requested later during the day. Commercial ORV ride vendors will need to register rental vehicles in advance.

 
Q: Can I obtain vouchers for the whole weekend at once?

A: You can get Dune Ready Vouchers for both Saturday and Sunday and/or the Holiday at the same time. They will become available at noon on the day prior to the voucher period. In order to give people the opportunity for limited parking spaces, Parking Lot Vouchers will be available at 9 p.m. the day before they are to be used.Saturday Parking Lot Vouchers will be distributed at 9 p.m. each Friday; Sunday's will be distributed at 9 p.m. Saturday and Holiday periods will begin at 9 p.m. the day prior. Once the day’s Parking Lot Vouchers are all given out, visitors may choose to be placed on the Stand-by List for the following day.

 

Q: When all of the vouchers have been given out for the day, is a user just out of luck?

A: If space opens up in the parking lot, more vehicles will be allowed to enter. Vehicles requiring the use of the parking lot, that do not have a valid voucher for that day will not be allowed to wait in line outside the park, as in years past. The Voucher Center Parking Lot will be used for these Stand-by stacking or cueing line purposes during regular business hours. There will still be a wait with a Stand-by Voucher of course, since there is no guarantee when parking spaces may occur, but the visitor will be better able to make the best use of their time. Dune Ready Vehicles will need to check back during the day for the possibility of entry prior to 7 p.m.

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Sparkarresters are in fmf silencers ill just put packing back in it before I go lol ill prob have my ftz pipe no stockers