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Fort Custer Recreation Area

5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012
269-731-4200
Ranked #4 of 4 attractions in Augusta
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: State Parks
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Lansing, MI
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

We live just south of Lansing so it is only 45 mins from our home to Fort Custer. We love staying here! It has that "up-north" feel and yet is so close to home! We bring our boat and make the drive to Gull Lake in Richland, which is one of our favorite lakes in the state!

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Galesburg, Michigan
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Beautiful surroundings. Lots to do with families, excellent for camping, walking, biking. Well maintained.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

It's easy to get to and very tranquil. Bring your mountain bike and a helmet.

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Kalamazoo
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

This is a great area to camp and mountain bike, you have a variety of skill levels in the trail system. Weekends can be busy but during the week it is very nice!

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Battle Creek, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

I have been talking to the DNR spring of 2012 they are planning to update park and repave the entrance as well other area’s. there is new trails in the making, as well as new trails just for horse back riders and their own place to park. It's great park lots do, fishing, hunting and Frisbee golf, come out and... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

My first impression of this park was not good. It is difficult to find and signage is poor from expressway. The entrance to park is long and full of potholes. It might rate as one of worst roads in Michigan. It is in need of dire repair. Campground lots are large and shaded. Bathrooms can be a hike and there... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2010
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This is one of my favorite go-to spots when I want a quick get-away. Especially beautiful in the autumn, the campsites are spaced far apart for privacy and pet friendly. Most sites are heavily wooded with partial shade. Some sites are open with well trimmed grass. The showers are individual rooms and clean. There are three no-wake lakes with trails... More

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Bay City, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2009
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This is the first time we have visited this state park in MI. It is a bit out of the way, sort of hidden. It is a very large park, with long winding drives into and around the park. Access to the Kalamazoo River, and 3 inland lakes. Two of the lakes are for fishing-I believe no motors are allowed.... More

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