Fort Custer Recreation Area Campground
Michigan State Park
Write a Review 5163 Fort Custer Dr. Augusta, MI 49012 269-731-4200 Reservations: 800-447-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 42.3343, -85.3384
Overview of Fort Custer Recreation Area Campground
NOTE: due to wiring issues, electrical service to sites 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 82, and 84 is unavailable during the 2023 season. Rates will be adjusted but generators will not be permitted due to proximity to other sites.
Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into state parks and recreation areas, state boat launches, state forest campgrounds and state trail parking lots. The Michigan Recreation Passport does not cover local, county, municipal, or metropolitan parks or recreation areas. Learn more: Michigan Recreation Passport
Last Price Paid: $27
Reported by skhallig on 9/10/2023
Longest RV Reported: 25 feet
Reported by Bakerstream on 8/8/2015
Number of Sites 220
Pad Type mixed
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 787 ft / 239 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 80 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Fort Custer Recreation Area Campground 15 people have reviewed this location.
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“Quiet campground”
Reviewed 7/2/2019
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 136 |
Overall Rating
Excellent campground, lots of buffer between sites. We came in on a Thursday thru Sunday, and it really filled up for the weekend. Lots of bike trails. Beach is nice too. Excellent place to kayak.
S Ewald would stay here again
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“Over 3,000 gorgeous acres to explore!”
Reviewed 8/5/2018
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 46 |
Overall Rating
On arriving to this park I knew nothing. Coming here was an experiment even though I did have some pretty good intel from Campendium. My campsite was #46. Right next to the drinking water faucet, which in no way matters. A full fresh water tank is more than sufficient for a four night stay. The only problem I had with my hidden and ex... more
On arriving to this park I knew nothing. Coming here was an experiment even though I did have some pretty good intel from Campendium. My campsite was #46. Right next to the drinking water faucet, which in no way matters. A full fresh water tank is more than sufficient for a four night stay. The only problem I had with my hidden and extremely private campsite was the electrical hookup being set too far back. Initially I parked the Ollie on the blacktop and set up camp with the emphasis on tracking less dirt into the trailer. After leveling and completing my setup I realized this plan would not work out well. My 30 amp cord would not reach the outlet. I had to use the 110 volt extension cord I carry with adapter to power up. I spent one night like this but soon discovered after having to reset the breaker three times that I needed to move the Ollie further back on the site. I did so after our morning bike ride. I rode the entire campground two times and recorded what for me would be the very best sites to choose from if I ever returned. If you like privacy, want to keep your trailer clean, level, and utilize the one 30 amp cord you might only carry then the best sites are: 15, 23, 27,31,33, 35, 41, 47,49, 65,66, 8o, 91, 97,101, 104, and 197. It becomes obvious soon when looking at the campground map that I prefer one loop to the other.
There is no alcohol allowed here in Fort Custer which is a good thing by my lights. There are a whole lot of tenters and a mixed class-representation of our voting population. Tenters tend to light more campfires which adds to the nasty smoke and smell this pollution produces and restricts those of us who prefer breathing fresh air with windows open than resorting to A/C. The one thing most of us campers do have in common however is our love for family, recreation, and exercise. There are many trails to choose from whether one wants to hike by foot or ride a bicycle. Miles of blacktop roads with 25 MPH limits that almost nobody respects (especially the road to the beach on Eagle Lake). There is also a marked “blue” trail that is mostly transversible by the typical cruising bike, however there are some areas that get a bit hairy where a mountain bike would be more appropriate. The sandy beach at Eagle Lake is surprisingly clean, long, and deep. The lake appears to be a wonderful place in which to swim. No wakes are allowed and I did not see any motor boats, only kayaks and canoes.
Early Friday morning the sign out front of the campground office entrance already stated “Full”. That told me that instead of maybe fifty occupied campsites presently in this park there would be at least two hundred and nineteen for the weekend. That meant more smoke and additional noise. Before retiring to bed at my accustomed 8PM hour I buttoned down the hatches of the Ollie and closed all the windows that were already wafting in odors from the growing number of campfires. This weekend will be a bit hellish around here as there is no rain in the forecast so fires will abound. There are no laundry facilities that I could find here. Other negatives are the lukewarm showers and the sloppy pigs who use them. Muddy floors and too many kids left unattended to their mischief. But with over three thousand beautiful acres to explore, Fort Custer is nonetheless a gem to visit, especially during the week when others have to work.
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Nomad Reign RV would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice Relaxing Campground ”
Reviewed 4/17/2018
Overall Rating
Great campground if you’re looking for a relaxing weekend. If you’re looking for a campground with planned activities and lots for kids to do, this is not the place for that. PROS -Mostly private sites -Very clean bathroom/showers -Great trails for hiking/biking/horseback riding -Eagle Lake is great for swimming and kept up wel... more
Great campground if you’re looking for a relaxing weekend. If you’re looking for a campground with planned activities and lots for kids to do, this is not the place for that.
PROS
-Mostly private sites
-Very clean bathroom/showers
-Great trails for hiking/biking/horseback riding
-Eagle Lake is great for swimming and kept up well
-Very shaded
-Paved roads
CONS
-Not much for small children to do-only 1 playground
-No water hookup at sites only electric
-A lot of poison ivy around campsites
JT would stay here again
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“loved it.”
Reviewed 4/1/2017
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 25' |
Overall Rating
Fort Custer is a great state park. We have stayed there a few times. The park has great mature trees, and some private sites. We did not use the showers there so I can not comment on them I used the one in my camper.
Airstream/Camping through my Eyes would stay here again
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“Wooded and nicely separated. ”
Reviewed 8/8/2015
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 200 |
| RV Length: | 25' |
Overall Rating
Loving the privacy separated by the trees. Electric hook up only. 30amp available. Cool bike trails (didn't bring the bikes). Next to tenters.
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Bakerstream would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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