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You want a full-amenity lake base for boating and fishing and don't mind evening gate hours.
Price
$36 - $72/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
117 campsites
Season
Open January 1st thr...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$36 - $72/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
117 campsites
Season
Open January 1st thr...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Learn more about alerts →You want a full-amenity lake base for boating and fishing and don't mind evening gate hours.
You need 24-hour gate access or expect modern restroom facilities.
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Rated higher than 57% of graded campgrounds
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Context for the broader area surrounding R Shaefer Heard, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point 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 Park, Rocky Point Park, and McGee Bridge Park. All of the piers provide access for persons with disabilities. Preteens and visitors with disabilities can also fish in a pond at Hardley Creek Park.
From Atlanta, take I-85 S to Exit 14 into LaGrange. From LaGrange take US 29 South 16 miles, the visitor center is on the right. From Auburn/Opelika take I-85 N to Georgia exit 2. Go left then go right on US 29N. The visitor center is on the left.
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Best season: summer. Summer is the best time to visit for full-on lake recreation — expect long, warm days (typical highs in the mid-80s to low-90s°F, nights in the mid-60s) and water temperatures comfortable for swimming and boating. Boat ramp access, fishing (bass/striped bass), and on-site amenities (hot showers, hookups, dump station) are all at peak use, making multi-day stays easy. Weekends are busiest, so book early for a lakeside site and be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms and higher humidity. Peak months: June, July, August, May
Summer is best season for lake recreation; campground busiest and most active then.
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R. Shaefer Heard Campground offers a well-rounded set of amenities, making it a popular choice for campers. It features 117 campsites equipped with electricity and water hookups. Additional facilities include a dump station, coin-operated laundry facilities, hot showers, hiking trails, a boat ramp, and fire rings. The campground places significant emphasis on offering lakefront sites with beautiful views, which are a consistent highlight in user reviews.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 665 reviews.
Site 5 is noted for its spaciousness and lake access.
Site 78 is praised for its deck and water views.
Site 66 is a favorite despite its challenging driveway.
Site 39 received mixed reviews due to its steep entrance.
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