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Fort Custer State Park
5163 W. Fort Custer Drive State Highway M-96
Augusta, Michigan 49012
Phone: 269-731-4200
Reservations: 800-447-2757
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| 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. |
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My favorite place in Michigan...
Fort Custer is a great place to take the dogs and go hiking. There are many many hiking and horse trails, some of which are along very old roads. Scattered around the park are old house foundations that are great to explore and imagine what the place used to be like. Its a very beautiful place.
Written by nichjake
30-Dec-2008
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My familys favorite place
my family always goes here and we all love it here at Fort Custer. the beach is always so clean and everyone is so nice.
Written by Rebekah Gysel
30-Dec-2008
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| Camping: |
| Fort Custer-Group Use Area(269) 731-42002 site(s), Contact the parkGroup Use Area, Rustic Site, Vault Toilet
Fort Custer-Modern(800) 447-2757219 site(s)Electrical Service, Mini Cabin, Modern Restrooms
Fort Custer-Rustic Cabins(800) 447-27573 site(s)Vault Toilet |
| Trails: |
| Over 25 miles of multi-use trails are open to mountain biking, horseback riding, dog sledding, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting. Four distinct loops - Red, Green, Blue, Yellow - offer a variety of terrain and different levels of physical challenge.
Fort Custer-Multi-Purpose Trails Trail Length: 25.00 (Miles)Cross Country Ski, Dog Sledding, Equestrian, Hiking, Mountain Biking |
| Picnicking: |
| Three universally accessible picnic shelters are available at Fort Custer. Two are located at Eagle Lake and one is located at Whitford-Lawler Lake. Contact the park for reservations.
Fire pits/grills available. |
| Boating: |
| 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. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing
Bass, blue gill, crappie, pike and channel catfish are found in all three lakes, each with boating access sites. A universally accessible fishing pier is located at Whitford-Lawler Lake.
Hunting
Open to all species during regular seasons from September 15 to March 31. This park has excellent deer and rabbit hunting, along with opportunities for squirrel. The park is open for trapping, with excellent opportunities for muskrat on Whitford Lake. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | |  | J. Paules Fenn Inn - Fennville, MI
Country Four Square built around 1900. All private bath, full gourmet breakfast 8-10AM, evenings wine and deserts 6PM till?, some rooms have fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs, WiFi, Robes, Non-smoking, Pet Friendly. Week-day, AAA, AARP, Seniors (65) discounts always M-F.
Web Site: http://www.jpaulesfenninn.com |
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| | Hotels/Motels | |  | Suburban Extended Stay Hotel - South Bend, IN
The newly built Suburban Extended Stay? Hotel provides easy access to a number of local points of interest. This extended stay hotel offers features and amenities like: Well-equipped kitchens, Weekly housekeeping services, Free premium cable television with movie channels,On-site guest laundry facilities, Free wireless high-speed Internet access, Free local calls. Guests can also enjoy the indoor pool and fitness center. Give us a visit on the website or call us for reservations.
Web Site: http://www.suburbanhotels.com/hotel-south_bend-indiana-IN305?sid=Mhwci |
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| Special events are planned each winter. Contact the park for dates and times of upcoming events. |
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