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.
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.
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!