Facilities
R. Shaefer Heard Campground offers 117 sites with electricity and water hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, coin laundry facilities, hot showers, a boat ramp, and hiking trails.
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Wed, Jul 22
50
sites
Thu, Jul 23
43
sites
Fri, Jul 24
17
sites
Sat, Jul 25
17
sites
Sun, Jul 26
59
sites
Mon, Jul 27
75
sites
Tue, Jul 28
77
sites
Wed, Jul 29
65
sites
Thu, Jul 30
53
sites
Fri, Jul 31
34
sites
Sat, Aug 1
34
sites
Sun, Aug 2
88
sites
Mon, Aug 3
90
sites
Tue, Aug 4
91
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
R. R. Surrounded by rolling fields and deep forests that display outstanding fall foliage, West Point Lake extends 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia state line.
max Stay
14 nights
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Surrounded by rolling fields and deep forests that display outstanding fall foliage, West Point Lake extends 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia state line. The campground is forested and overlooks the 25,900-acre lake.
Recreation
Whether sailing or power boating, West Point Lake is a boater's paradise. There are boat ramps in 34 public recreation areas around the lake, including R. Shaefer Heard, as well as two privately owned full-service marinas. Fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly. The lake abounds with bass, catfish, crappie and bream. Bank fishing is excellent at many locations, including public fishing piers at Hardley Creek, Rocky Point and McGee Bridge parks. Several trails wind along the lake and through the landscape, including the Lakeside Trail, which is perfect for mountain biking. A wildlife management area of nearly 10,000 acres, located at the upper end of the lake, provides habitat for many types of wildlife. This area offers excellent hunting opportunities.
Nearby Attractions
The lake offers 25 day-use parks. While many people visit the lake to boat and camp, the parks offer a variety of other recreation facilities including tennis courts, ball fields, basketball courts, fishing piers with fish attractors, hiking trails and picnic shelters for individuals or large groups.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 046
LOOC
33 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 090
LOOF
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 111
LOOG
43 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 007
LOOA
80 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 081
LOOE
45 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 073
LOOE
35 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 054
LOOC
33 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 114
LOOG
60 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
LOOA
100 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 044
LOOC
33 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 045
LOOC
33 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 089
LOOF
40 ft
vehicle
16
people
Yes
shade
Site 033
LOOB
40 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
LOOA
60 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 104
LOOF
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
—
shade
Site 039
LOOB
42 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 117
LOOG
60 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 001
LOOA
65 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 072
LOOE
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 031
LOOB
38 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 053
LOOC
29 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 084
LOOE
37 ft
vehicle
16
people
Yes
shade
Site 005
LOOA
90 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Site 083
LOOE
30 ft
vehicle
8
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
CHECK-IN TIME is guaranteed for reservations after 4:00 p.m. CHECK-OUT TIME is 3:00 p.m. Campers and their guests are required to depart the campground and remove their camping equipment prior to check-out time.
There is a four (4) vehicle per campsite limit in the campground. This includes cars, trucks, campers, RVs, boat trailers, and utility trailers. There is no overflow parking.
PARKING: Vehicles should be parked in campsite driveways and designated parking spaces. Vehicles may be parked two-wide in most driveways. If spaces are unavailable, park on the shoulder of the road with the direction of traffic. All four wheels should be off the pavement with the vehicle parallel to the roadway. Trailers may be parked at the boat ramp.
GATES are locked from 10:00 p.m. EST to 7:00 a.m. EST and will only be opened in emergencies. For emergency exit, see the park attendant contractors at their campsite located near the gatehouse or call 706-645-2404
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Common questions
Is R Shaefer Heard available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 22. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book R Shaefer Heard?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
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