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Fort Custer Campground at Fort Custer State Recreation Area is a 3,033-acre park located between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. The park features three lakes, the Kalamazoo River, a campground, a swimming beach, boat rentals, more than 25 miles of multi-use trails, paddling and fishing opportunities, second growth forests and remnant areas of prairie. The trail system is popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, hikers and dog sledders.
Originally farmland, the area was acquired by the federal government to establish Camp Custer, an induction and military training center for the U.S. Army during WWII. The land was deeded to the State of Michigan under President Nixon's Legacy of Parks in 1971.
No alcoholic beverages allowed in park April 1 through Labor Day.
Was able to be a part of a Stewardship Program with the DNR and got to really experience the true beauty of Fort Custer!
Wonderful place to spend the day or a couple of weeks.
Enjoy swimming, boating (no gas motors), hiking, bike riding, and camping. They even have equestrian trails and camping.
I love The Fort, especially Eagle Lake. My grandson and I used to go every Sunday during the summer. Precious memories. Upside hot showers, down side, long walks to the restroom.
Loooooved this park! Downside was it's a long walk to the bathrooms for most sites. The beach is not walking distance but a very close and easy drive. Clean water, but there is a lot of goose poop due to all of the geese. We just shoveled it away. The park was full of families and the store had a snack selection and a lot of stickers to choose from to add to our collection!
