Fort Custer Group Camp

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Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

2 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

2 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

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Fort Custer Group Camp

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Campsite Fees

Nightly fee: contact the park (Nightly Fee: Contact the park). To reserve the group camp area call 269-731-4200.

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Provider

(269) 731-4200

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Best Time to Camp at Fort Custer Group Camp

Summer weekends fill up fast as groups flock to these wooded retreats during the warmest months. Come prepared for Michigan's lush environment—that means packing plenty of insect repellent for the mosquitoes and learning to identify poison ivy, both of which thrive in the area's rich ecosystem. The extra preparation is worth it for the shade and natural beauty these thick forests provide.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

Planning Tips

About Fort Custer Group Camp

Gather your group for an authentic outdoor experience at Fort Custer's two rustic group camps, each welcoming up to 60 people. Both sites come equipped with picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets, creating the perfect basecamp for your adventure—just note that Whitford Lake offers convenient hand-pump water access, while Kalamazoo River groups will want to stock up at the park office or main campground.

Rustic group-use camp areas (two group sites) within Fort Custer Recreation Area.

Weather and SeasonsSummer weekends fill up fast as groups flock to these wooded retreats during the warmest months. Come prepared for Michigan's lush environment—that means packing plenty of insect repellent for the mosquitoes and learning to identify poison ivy, both of which thrive in the area's rich ecosystem. The extra preparation is worth it for the shade and natural beauty these thick forests provide.

Natural Features and SceneryYour group will find itself immersed in Fort Custer Recreation Area's signature landscape of rolling, forested hills dotted with pristine lakes and winding waterways. Choose between Whitford Lake Group Camp, nestled between two sparkling lakes with the Blue Trail running right through your site, or Kalamazoo River Group Camp, where you'll fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the river flowing past your wooded retreat near the historic Riverside Cabin.

Geological RegionHeavily wooded, rolling terrain with multiple small/kettle-style lakes and river frontage

Campsite details

Total Campsites2 campsites

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Tents

Tents are allowed

RV vehicles

RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are allowed

Reservable

Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsMIDNRReservations.com (the DNR description also gives a phone number to reserve: 269-731-4200)

Accomodation available

GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Fort Custer Recreation Area offers multi-use recreation across the park including hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, lakes with a swim beach, and paddling/fishing on small inland lakes. The group camps are located within this larger recreation area.

Hiking

Marked hiking trails through woods and around lakes; some routes are shared with mountain bikers.

Fishing

Small inland lakes in the park are used for warm-water fishing.

Swimming

The recreation area includes a large designated sand swim beach on one of the lakes.

Biking

Boating

Wildlife viewing

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed
Sites provide fire pits; standard park fire rules apply (no additional, site-specific fire policy provided in sources).

Hazards

General hazardsReported hazards and nuisance issues include heavy mosquitoes and abundant poison ivy in warm months, potential trail-user conflicts where mountain bike and hiking routes overlap, and confusing roads/trails after dark (visitors report getting lost).

Weather at Fort Custer Group Camp

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Fort Custer Group Camp

Nearby places

Located between Augusta, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo (exact distances not provided)

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No user reviews provided specifically for the Fort Custer group camp in the supplied content. Available actual review text refers to the equestrian camp area and praises electric equestrian sites and trails.

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What Campers Love

Review(s) included praise for the equestrian camp: electric sites for equestrians and great riding trails.

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"We stayed a few nights in the new equestrian camp at Fort Custer. I love the fact that they have electric sites for the equestrians. The trails were great and we really enjoyed the riding. We will...

Based on 2 reviews