Park Details

Name:	Fort Custer Recreation Area
Address:	5163 Fort Custer Drive
	Augusta
	Michigan
	49012
Phone:	269-731-4200
URL:	http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

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.

Recreation activities include: camping, swimming, fishing, hunting, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and dog sledding.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible tent camp sites
• Accessible RV camp sites
• Accessible cabin/shelter camp sites
• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible routes from accessible camp sites to accessible comfort stations/restrooms
• Accessible boat docks or piers
• Accessible beaches

Amenities and Lodging

• No accessible amenities and lodging

Information and Interpretation Features

• No accessible information and interpretation