Horace King Park

Campground · Georgia · 2 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

2
Bookable sites
36 ft
Max rig length
up to 36
People per site
688 ft
Elevation
Horace King Shelter
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

Horace King Park, conveniently located along the Chattahoochee River, offers great access to the reservoir or to the upper rivers and creeks. Horace King offers a boat launch, picnic sites, and a reservable shelter area for groups.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 645-2937.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after the date of the reservation. Reservations will not be refunded due to weather related issues.

The facts

  • 2 bookable sites
  • 2 sites for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 36 ft
  • Up to 36 people per site
  • Loops: A, B

Site types

  • 2 Group Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Horace King Park

Check-in 9:00 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
Horace King Shelter #1AGroup Shelter Nonelectric—PavedLakefront—36 🐾
Horace King Shelter #2BGroup Shelter Nonelectric—Paved—36 ft30 🐾

Getting there

Take Georgia Highway 109 approximately seven miles west of LaGrange. After crossing Wade Milam Bridge over West Point Lake, watch for the signs to enter the park on the left. After turning off 109, bear right and follow the road to the shelter. 

33.03284, -85.17394 · 33°1'58.2"N 85°10'26.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F566069768388919085766658
Low °F343742495866696862524035
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

These shelters rent for $100 per day. 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Horace King Park

Can you reserve a site at Horace King Park?
Yes, Horace King Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Horace King Park have?
2 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Horace King Park?
36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Horace King Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Horace King Park.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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