State Recreation Area · Michigan, United States
Fort Custer State Recreation Area
Fort Custer State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Michigan, United States, covering 3,033 acres (1,227 ha).

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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States |
| Area | 3,033 acres (1,227 ha) |
| Coordinates | 42.3183° N, 85.3450° W |
| Managed by | Michigan state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Custer State Recreation Area
Fort Custer Recreation Area is a 3,033-acre (12 km2) Recreation Area located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan near Battle Creek. The area features 3 lakes, the Kalamazoo River, over 25 miles of multi-use trails, second growth oak barrens, and dry-mesic southern (oak-hickory) forests.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) · Grand Rapids, United States · 39.9 miles away
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 102.1 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 122.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Custer State Recreation Area?
Fort Custer State Recreation Area is in Michigan, United States (42.3183° N, 85.3450° W).
How big is Fort Custer State Recreation Area?
Fort Custer State Recreation Area covers 3,033 acres (1,227 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Michigan state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Custer_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).









