Rules & Information
Upper Silver and Upper Upper Silver Lakes are private lakes located in Golden Township within Oceana County in Michigan. Members and their guests should know the rules governing all USLIA Common Areas and Upper Silver Lake.
USLIA Common Area Rules
Swim at your own risk.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
No trespassing, USLIA members and guests only.
No overnight parking.
No motorized vehicles, bikes, scooters, or skateboards.
No personal items can be stored on Common Areas.
No camping, burning, or campfires.
No alcohol, fireworks, or commercial activity.
Clean up trash and pet waste and dispose of it properly.
Pets must be under control and on a 6’ leash at all times.
USLIA Lake Rules
No high-speed watercraft from 7:30 PM - 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
In addition to lot numbers, motorized watercraft must be designated with a USLIA member decal after your MC number and registration sticker. (It is recommended that this decal be placed on the side that faces the shore when traveling around the lake.)
Guests with watercraft must be able to present a USLIA guest pass.
Watercraft cannot be anchored to Common Area sea walls or moored directly on beaches.
Watercraft can be anchored in the water for up to 7 days in front of Common Areas as space allows but must not block any swimming area.
If you need a replacement guest pass or decal, please email uppersilverlakemichigan@gmail.com.
Enforcement
Violating USLIA rules will result in a fine. The USLIA Board reserves the right to seek damages in addition to the fine.
The Marine Patrol monitors Upper Silver Lake and enforces Michigan boating laws. If you see someone who is violating these laws or endangering other lake users, please call the Oceana County Sheriff Central Dispatch (24-Hour Non-Emergency Line) at (231) 869-5858.
Click the links below for helpful information and resources.
Upper Silver Lake Map.pdf