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NOTICE:
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 9 AM, we will be having a workday - meet at the equestrian staging area. Among other things we will be working on clearing the horse/bike trail intersections for clearer sight lines. We will be joined by some members of SWMMBA (Southwest Michigan Mountain Bike Association) and have an opportunity to get to know each other better.
Usually we would have a pot luck lunch during the workday but because of covid restrictions please bring your own lunch and a mask to wear while working closely with each other.
We also realize that workdays during the week prohibit many members from joining us and we all understand that. Your support with membership or donations is equally as valuable. -
Equestrian Campground
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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Wednesday, August 19, 9:00 AMFCHFA Trail Workday and Potluck - Meet at Equestrian Trail HeadRead More
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Wednesday, September 2, 4:30 PMFCHFA Board meeting – Meet at Equestrian Pavilion at parkRead More
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Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 AMFCHFA Board Meeting and Workday - meet at Whitford Lake Special Event Area (no potluck)Read More
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Thursday, September 17, 9:00 AMFall Campout has been cancelled due to COVID-19 circumstances.Read More
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Saturday, September 26, 9:30 AMFCHFA Ride and potluck at noon- meet at trailhead - ride before or after...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.
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.
Please check out the new March - April 2020 Newsletter!Permanent campsites were approved in 2019 and the poles have been set around the Equestrian Trailhead. More info here...
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.
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.