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Equestrian Campground
NOTICE:
Be aware that there will be a MUSH event (dog sledding) on Nov 6 thru 8. The sleds will be crossing and using parts of the Historic Trail and the Trailhead road. Nov 15 is the start of Firearm Deer season. Please wear Hunter orange if riding anywhere.
New Equestrian Campground Opened for Reservations
Construction of a new equestrian campground with 7 large campsites has been completed. The new campground is now open for camping. Reserve your site by using the DNR reservation system.
DNR web site reservation system
After choosing Fort Custer as the park and the size of your camping vehicle it will take you to a map where you can choose the Equestrian site of your choice. There is a description of each site.
These are primitive sites with no electricity or water hookups. There is a hand pump and pit toilet. Manure should be deposited in the manure bunker near the outhouse not in the woods. Site No. 7 is a drive through. The others are a back in or out situation. Picket poles are located in the back of the site. A fire pit and picnic table are at each site. Please clean up after ourselves and let’s make this a grand success. -
Calendar
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Sunday, November 1, 9:30 AMFCHFA Ride - meet at trailhead. There will be no pot luck portion of the ride. Feel free to bring your own lunch and eat at a safe distance from each other and enjoy the trails and fall colors. Just a reminder, a club ride does not mean we ride as a group but it does mean if you would like to have a guide or company you are likely to find someone.Read More
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Read MoreWednesday, November 4, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Friday, November 6, 8:00 AMNov. 6-8, Friday – Sunday MUSH Event - Will cross trailhead road and parts of Historic trailRead More
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Saturday, November 14, 9:30 AMLast ride before gun season - meet at trailhead. There will be no pot luck portion of the ride. Feel free to bring your own lunch and eat at a safe distance from each other and enjoy the trails and fall colors. Just a reminder, a club ride does not mean we ride as a group but it does mean if you would like to have a guide or company you are likely to find someone.Read More
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Sunday, November 15, 12:30 AMFirearms Deer Season - Avoid riding at the park, especially early morning and late afternoon. Wear orange!Read More
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WELCOME!
Fort Custer Recreation Area is located in Southwest Michigan near the small town of Augusta between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. While there are many opportunities for outdoor activities (Ft Custer Rec Area website), our group's focus is the equestrian trail system.
NOTICE: When parking at the trailhead, please clean up all manure around your trailer and put it in the manure pit at the edge of the parking area. Also, anyone who would like the compost is welcome to take it.
Fort Custer Recreation Area address is:
5163 Fort Custer Drive
Augusta, MI 49012
There are almost 20 miles of wooded, marked trails for equestrian use within the park, some with water crossings. Our "Maps" section has more info. A new equestrian trailhead allows easy parking, even for big rigs.
Check out the great pictures taken by Judy Johnson, one of our Board members, that show the trails, the wild flowers, and the fun that we have at the potluck rides!
The "About Us" page shows how dedicated volunteers keep these trails some of the best in Michigan!
Here's some pictures from the latest trail work done by our FCHFA volunteers.
NOTICE: If you cannot come out and help maintain the trails, there is another way you can help. We are collecting Tribute brand "Proof Of Purchase" seals from Tribute grain bags. For each proof we turn in, we receive 25 cents. It doesn't take long to add up to a significant amount. Any proofs you can send us are greatly appreciated. Click this button to send an email to find out where to send your proofs. Thanks for your support!
(Proof of Purchase from any Tribute feed bag is eligible. These are examples.)
Please check out the new May - October 2020 Newsletter!
NOTICE: Fort Custer is getting so popular it is important that we use parking at our staging area to its best advantage. Ideally we can get three rows of trailers. For that to happen the first row has to be as far forward as possible - see map. First comers please pull forward and leave just enough room for trailers to drive in front of you (On the map, for example, the big rig is in a pretty good spot but could be forward a bit. The dark truck and trailer could come forward a lot.) The second row should also allow enough space in front on them to allow for a trailer to pass - judge space by the longest trailer in the front row. Same for Row number 3. Admittedly this would be an ideal situation but that’s what we’re trying for. Make sure you are not blocking anyone in and let’s do our best. We want as many folks as possible to enjoy our beautiful trails.
You need not be member of our group to ride at the park.
But we would sure love to have you join!
Hope to see you on the trails!!!
We've added a page of horse quotes and inspirational quotes to remind us how grateful we are to be able to be with a horse and to inspire us in these trying times. Check it out.