dog friendly park

Fort Custer Recreation Area

Overview: Fort Custer Recreation Area is rated 4.6/5 from 2835 Google reviews. This state park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, camping, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover.

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4.6Google rating

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4.6(2,835 reviews)

People say this state park offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, camping, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. They highlight the clean facilities, well-maintained trails, and spacious campsites with plenty of privacy. They also like the friendly and helpful staff.

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dogs that need room to run

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Address5163 Fort Custer Dr, Augusta, MI 49012, USA

Phone(269) 731-4200

City pageBattle Creek

Imported fromBattle Creek, MI

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Nora Grutzius7 months ago

Large State Park with Lake and Beach. Campsites are large and some are a bit secluded. Very clean. We kayaked, let kids fish. Swam and played at the beach and camped. There were fun activities at the camp for kids and family.

Jay Hanks6 months ago

Great quiet campground with lots of opportunities for hiking, fishing and canoeing from the campground to Morrow. Right in the middle of southern Michigan, it is convenient to drive to without the crowds up north. The biggest secret in the Lower Peninsula.

Elia W8 months ago

I love this little fishing dock, you never know what you may catch! Other than the goose poo you have to navigate through, the picnic area offers more than you would expect! There are a couple of "outdoor" bathroom stalls and hiking trails are marked and easy to find! It is a rrally great spot to hang out and fish with family!

Betsy Reed5 months ago

Large secluded private sites. All sites have mature trees and are divided by trees. Very clean quiet park. Large clean easily accessible handicap/family restroom.

Tina Truax7 months ago

Large quiet campground with relatively private sites. They do offer mini cabins and an equestrian camping area. There are several no-wake lakes, Eagle Lake for swimming, as well as the Kalamazoo River. It has an interesting history as a former military installation. Metal detecting is not allowed due to possible old munitions throughout the park. Lots of hiking, biking and equestrian trails. The DNR hosts explorer programs for both adults & children including a history of the park. Labor day weekend the camp hosts had free coffee and hot cocoa and $1 doughnuts. The park is close to both Kalamazoo & Battle Creek. Wildlife is in abundance, from families of chipmunks & raccoons, the rare in Michigan prairie vole & the cries of coyote.

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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