DNR-Fort Custer

Fort Custer State Recreation Area, 3000 acres of fun located between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.

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Come out to Fort Custer Recreation area to enjoy our Explore program. This week learn how to fish, MI trivia and how to shoot a bow.#DNR #nature

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Join our Explorer Guide at Fort Custer Recreation Area this week to participate in our programs including camping basics, fishing, and more! #nature #adventure #outdoors

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Our campground will be full this weekend, but we still have plenty of available sites for July 4th. Take a Holiday get-a-way with us at The Fort!

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The East Loop of our campground re-opened to camping and reservations on Monday. We have lots of vacant sites for this weekend, and the next several weekends, including the 4th of July. Reserve early for the busy Holiday week! 29 of the sites now have 50-amp service, $29/nt.

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The East Loop of our campground will re-open for reservations and camping Monday, June 18th, 2018. Each site now has it's own pedestal. 29 of the campsites have been upgraded to 50-amp service; they will be $29/nt. All other campsites will be $25/nt. Mini-cabins will be $49/nt.

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The East Loop of the campground remains closed for final completion of the electrical system replacement. We anticipate opening for reservations in about 2 weeks. The West Loop is full through the Holiday weekend. We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

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There may be a prescribed burn in the Whitford Lake area Monday April 23rd, weather permitting.

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Our campground water has been turned on and the West Loop building is open. Starting tomorrow night campsites will be $25/night. The East Loop remains closed for the electrical system upgrade. The project remains ahead of schedule.

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Mid-Union Sled Haulers are hosting their annual Spring Dryland Sled Dog Event this weekend, staging out of the equestrian trailhead. Temporary equestrian parking for this weekend will be in the Whitford-Lawler Lake area. Expect to encounter many teams of sled dogs on the trails.

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Due to the prolonged cold weather, we are forced to delay our scheduled opening of the campground toilet/shower buildings by 1 week. We will open the buildings and have water available at the sanitation station on Friday April 20th, 2018. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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A belated Welcome Aboard! to our new Lead Ranger, Theresa Bryan, who comes to us from Milliken State Park. Theresa started this past Monday and has begun planning for and prioritizing spring projects.

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Work on the replacement of the electrical system in the East Loop of the campground started Monday. So far the project is ahead of schedule. Not only will each campsite have its' own pedestal, but approx. 25% of the sites will have 50 amp service on them.

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All roads leading to Fort Custer Rec. Area are now open. The East Loop of the campground remains closed to camping pending the start of the electrical system replacement, but there are plenty of campsites available in the West Loop. [phone] for campsite reservations.

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The bridge on M-96 has been reopened. Fort Custer Dr./River Rd. north of the entrance remains closed due to the washout. Thank you for your patience.

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MDOT has closed the M-96 bridge over the Kalamazoo River at Augusta due to the flooding, and posted detours around the closure. Fort Custer Dr. north of the Rec. Area is also closed. Fort Custer Rec. Area remains open; please use caution when driving to the Recreation Area.

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Happy Valentine's Day! Free Fishing Weekend this Saturday and Sunday; fishing license and Recreation Passport requirements are waived. Weather forecast is looking good; please use caution when going out on the ice.

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Happy 181st Birthday to the Great State of Michigan! January 26th, 1837 was the date of statehood. Ice conditions on the lakes here are variable; if you go out on the ice please use caution and check the thickness often.

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Fort Custer has about a foot of snow. Ski conditions are good. As of Jan. 1st, there is a $5 convenience fee added to the cost of a Resident Recreation Passport purchased at the park. We appreciate our supporters, but encourage you to get your Passports at the Secretary of State.

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We hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. Our campground remains open with drinking water available at the park office. Black Powder deer hunting season starts Friday and runs through Dec. 17th,