Fort Custer Campground
Open year-round for camping. Water hookups are turned off from mid-October through April; electric service remains available during winter months. Reservations available through MiDNRReservations.com up to six months in advance.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 3:02PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 10:59AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for July 15, 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with the potential for Unhealthy, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to move into the region this week. The plumes will reach the upper peninsula this evening, sinking into the northern lower peninsula overnight. Models are showing the smoke plumes will reach the Michigan/Indiana border Wednesday evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as: - outdoor burning; - use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: - Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: AirNow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/your-health- and-wildfire-smoke Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 14, 2026
About
Fort Custer Recreation Area is a 3,033-acre state recreation area located in Kalamazoo County between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The modern campground features 219 sites arranged in two circular loops, each equipped with electric hookups (20/30 amp, with select 50 amp sites available), a fire ring, and a picnic table. Water hookups are available at sites from approximately mid-April through mid-October; during winter months, water is turned off but electric service remains available for year-round camping. The campground provides modern amenities including flush toilet restrooms, hot showers, and a sanitary dump station. A camp store is located on-site for basic supplies. The park also features a separate equestrian campground with seven sites near the horse staging area. ADA-accessible sites and facilities are available throughout the campground. Recreational opportunities abound with three lakes offering swimming, fishing, and paddling. Boat rentals are available at the swimming beach. The park features over 40 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use, winding through second-growth forests and remnant prairie areas along the Kalamazoo River corridor. Reservations can be made through MiDNRReservations.com up to six months in advance.
Directions
From I-94, take Exit 92 (Dickman Road) and head north. Turn west on M-96 and continue approximately 2 miles to the park entrance at 5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $108 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (269) 731-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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