Fort Custer Recreation Area, Natural recreation area in Kalamazoo County, United States.
Fort Custer Recreation Area spans 3,033 acres of protected land with lakes, forests, and over 25 miles of trails between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.
The Federal Government acquired this land in 1917 for military training, naming it Camp Custer during World War II before transferring it to Michigan DNR in 1971.
The park holds regular outdoor education programs and conservation events that connect local communities with nature through guided activities and environmental learning.
Visitors can access 219 camping lots, multiple lakes for fishing, separate trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The area maintains specialized winter activities including ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and dog mushing trails across its diverse landscape.
Location: Kalamazoo County
GPS coordinates: 42.31830,-85.34500
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:26
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Kingman Museum
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Dime Tabernacle
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Battle Creek Tower
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Heritage Tower
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Richland Historic District
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Battle Creek City Hall
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Urbandale Elementary
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First Baptist Church Historical Marker
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Battle Creek Regional History Museum
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Park Theatre
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Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Historical Marker
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Park Theatre Historical Marker
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W K Kellogg House Historical Marker
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Community Library Historical Marker
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Thomas' Mills Historical Marker
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Willard Library
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