Fort Custer Campground

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.