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Fort Custer State Recreation Area
MI- …Western Michigan
- Battle Creek
- Fort Custer State Recreation Area
Overview
Fort Custer comprises over 3,000 acres of forest and oak savannah. Amenities include 219 campsites with water and electric hookups. There is also a dump station. Three lakes provide no-wake-boating, fishing, and kayaking. A large beach at Eagle Lake includes a concession stand, bath, and changing facilities. Hunting is allowed in some areas of the park. This is usually not an issue if you wear orange from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 and don't wear antlers on your helmet!
Camping & Lodging
Fort Custer has 219 campsites with water and electric hookups. There is also a dump station.
Food & Drink
Augusta is located just 1/2 mile outside the park. Players Grill sports bar with a variety of local microbreweries beer on tap; Lickity Split, a walk-up ice cream parlor with locally crafted ice cream; Nina's Taqueria - great authentic Mexican Fare; Channel Street Cafe for higher end dining; and Dig In Cafe - best breakfast in town. There is a single gas station/convenience store and a local pharmacy with some limited hardware supplies. Enjoy Augusta!
Fort Custer State Recreation Area Hiking
- 21 Miles 34 Kilometers of Trail
- 0 Recommended Routes
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- 4
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Trails in Fort Custer State Recreation Area - 14
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#1Red Trail
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#2Blue Loop Trail
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#3Jackson Hole Trail
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#5Yellow Trail; Red Trail
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Augusta, MI
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#6Red Trail
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#7Yellow Trail
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#8Red Trail
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#9Yellow Trail; Red Trail
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