Fort Custer Recreation Area Detail


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5163 Fort Custer Drive

Vehicle Permit Required: Yes

Augusta, MI 49012

Approximate Size: 3033 (Acres)

Phone Number: (269) 731-4200

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	Alcohol Restrictions		Boat Launch
	Cross Country Ski		Dog Sledding
	Fishing		Fishing in the Parks
	Hiking		Hunting
	Michigan State Park Explorer Program		Mountain Biking
	Snow-mobiling		Swimming

	Beach House		Equestrian
	Picnic Area		Picnic Shelter

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Fort Custer-Group Use Area

(269) 731-4200

2 site(s), Contact the park

Group Use Area, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet

Fort Custer-Modern

(800) 447-2757

219 site(s), $21/($16 semi modern-off season rate)

Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms

Fort Custer-Rustic Cabins

(800) 447-2757

3 site(s), $60/$80

Vault Toilet

Fort Custer-Multi-Purpose Trails

Trail Length: 25.00 (Miles)

Cross Country Ski, Dog Sledding, Equestrian, Hiking, Mountain Biking

Located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Fort Custer features three lakes, a river, second growth forests, prairie restoration, three lakes, the Kalamazoo River an excellent trail system used by hikers, horse riders and mountain bikers.

Calendar of Events
Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays

Information about area surrounding the park

The North Country Trail is located just north of the Recreation Area in Fort Custer National Cemetery. This national scenic trail hiking route from North Dakota to New York includes more than 1,500 miles in Michigan.

Please check the Calendar of Events for upcoming events at this location and at all state parks and recreation areas.

Fort Custer has been joined this year by the Lickity Split on the beach concession.

Fort Custer Recreation Area comprises 3,033 acres located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The terrain is typical of southern Michigan farm country, with second growth forests and remnant areas of prairie. Prairie restoration is in progress with excellent results. The area features three lakes, the Kalamazoo River and an excellent trail system. Originally farmland, the area was acquired by the federal government to establish Camp Custer, an induction and military training center for the US Army during WWII. The land was deeded to the State of Michigan under President Nixon's Legacy of Parks in 1971.