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Description:
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5163 W. Fort Custer Drive
Augusta MI 49012
Phone Number: (269) 731-4200
TTY/TDD711 (Michigan Relay Center)
Online Reservations at: http://www.midnrreservations.com/
Motor Vehicle Permit Required: Yes
Approximate Size: 3033 (Acres)
219 modern campsites (electric)
Modern campsites feature electric hookups (amps will vary), modern toilet buildings, showers, wheelchair-accessible sites and sanitation stations. In addition, some campgrounds have pull-through sites for larger vehicles.
Unit map at: http://www.michigandnr.com/Publicati...custer_map.pdf
I-94 to exit 92, North on Martin Luther King Highway four 4 miles to M-96. West five miles to park entrance.
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.
Hiking
Twelve miles of trails are also open to equestrian riders.
Bridle Trails - Trails may have other designated uses.
Twelve miles of trails are shared with hikers.
Mountain Biking
With more than 25 miles of mountain biking trails, this is an extremely popular sport for park visitors. Red, Green and Yellow Trail loops share use with equestrian riders and hikers. Trails can be accessed from both Eagle Lake and Whitford Lake parking areas, trail head and through the campground.
Dog Sledding Special events are planned each winter. Contact the park for dates and times of upcoming events.
Snowmobile Area - Allowed with 4" of snow or more on the ground.
Boating Access Site/Launch - Access for boating and fishing.
Access sites are available on Whitford, Lawler and Eagle lakes. No wake rules are enforced. Eagle Lake has a barrier-free dock and all launch sites have concrete ramps.
Concession/Store
Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at Eagle Lake's beach area on most weekends during heavy use season. For more information, call 269-731-4059.
The North Country Trail at:
http://www.northcountrytrail.org/ 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.
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Keywords:
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Fort Custer Recreation Area, Augusta, Michigan
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Campground Web Address:
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http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandt...fo.aspx?id=448
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tin sista
We can tow it!
Registered: January 2005
Posts: 1625
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Would you recommend the campground? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Very private campsites, clean, new facilities
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Cons:
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park still being developed
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<P>Great for walkers, bikes, swimming, fishing.The campsites are large and have lots of brush around them so its very private.The pavement is new so bikes are great fun.Mountain bike trails too.Nice and clean facilities.When you enter the campground there are many downed trees, but inside the campground itself things are nice and tidy.The fishing lake is nice and dogs can take a dip.The swimming lake is lovely too (sorry pooches no swimming for you here). We really liked this campground, easy to get in and out of.Not the big lake dunes or scenery, but very nice campground, fewer crowds.Reservations are always a good idea in Michigan.</P>
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 Steph in MI Air# 6996-
I  Hockeytown USA!!
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