Can you reserve a site at R Shaefer Heard?

Yes, R Shaefer Heard is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at R Shaefer Heard?

100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at R Shaefer Heard?

Yes, pets are allowed at R Shaefer Heard.

Are campfires allowed at R Shaefer Heard?

Campfires are allowed at R Shaefer Heard. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

R Shaefer Heard

Campground · Georgia · 117 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

R. Shaefer Heard Park (PUB) · Open Access

117
Bookable sites: 100 ft
Max rig length: up to 16
People per site: 2
Accessible sites: 654 ft
Elevation

Overview

R. Shaefer Heard Campground is a waterfront facility on the southern shore of West Point Lake, which spans parts of Alabama and Georgia. This man-made lake has 525 miles of shoreline that provide excellent opportunities for fishing, camping, boating and other recreational activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Changes and Cancellations: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy

The facts

117 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: LOOA, LOOB, LOOC, LOOD, LOOE, LOOF, LOOG

Site types

117 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

117 campsites at R Shaefer Heard

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	🐾
002	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	68 ft	8	🐾
003	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	🐾
004	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	90 ft	8	🐾
005	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	90 ft	8	🐾
006	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	68 ft	8	🐾
007	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	80 ft	8	🐾
008	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	80 ft	8	🐾
009	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
010	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	80 ft	8	🐾
011	LOOA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
012	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
013	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
014	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	90 ft	8	🐾
015	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	100 ft	8	🐾
016	LOOA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	100 ft	8	🐾
017	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
018	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
019	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	🐾
020	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
021	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
022	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
023	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
024	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	28 ft	8	🐾
025	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
026	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	90 ft	8	🐾
027	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
028	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
029	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	90 ft	8	🐾
030	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	30 ft	8	🐾
031	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	38 ft	8	🐾
032	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
033	LOOB	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
034	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
035	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
036	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
037	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
038	LOOB	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
039	LOOB	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	42 ft	8	🐾
040	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	42 ft	16	🐾
041	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
042	LOOC	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	80 ft	8	🐾
043	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
044	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
045	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
046	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
047	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	16	🐾
048	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
049	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	28 ft	8	🐾
050	LOOC	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	50 ft	16	🐾
051	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
052	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	16	🐾
053	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	29 ft	8	🐾
054	LOOC	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
055	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
056	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
057	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
058	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	38 ft	8	🐾
059	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	33 ft	8	🐾
060	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
061	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
062	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
063	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
064	LOOD	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
065	LOOD	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	16	🐾
066	LOOE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
067	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
068	LOOE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
069	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
070	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
071	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
072	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
073	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
074	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
075	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
076	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
077	LOOE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
078	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
079	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
080	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	16	🐾
081	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
082	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
083	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
084	LOOE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	Lakefront	37 ft	16	🐾
085	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
086	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
087	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	30 ft	16	🐾
088	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
089	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	16	🐾
090	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
091	LOOF	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	38 ft	8	🐾
092	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
093	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
094	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
095	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
096	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	26 ft	8	🐾
097	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	25 ft	8	🐾
098	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
099	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
100	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
101	LOOF	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	80 ft	16	🐾
102	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
103	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	25 ft	8	🐾
104	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
105	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
106	LOOF	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
107	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	62 ft	8	🐾
108	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
109	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	62 ft	8	🐾
110	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
111	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	43 ft	8	🐾
112	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	44 ft	8	🐾
113	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
114	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
115	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
116	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
117	LOOG	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From West Point, Georgia, take U.S. Highway 29 north for 4 miles, then turn left The West Point Project sign and then travel a short distance to a right turn, into the campground entrance.

32.92722, -85.16389 · 32°55'38.0"N 85°9'50.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 56°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	56	60	67	75	82	88	90	89	84	75	66	58
Low °F	32	35	41	48	57	65	69	68	63	50	40	35
Precip in	4.9	4.7	5.3	4.6	3.9	3.9	4.7	4.0	3.7	3.1	4.4	5.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 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

West Point Lake campgrounds will accept payment by credit card, debit card or prepaid credit card only. No other form of payment will be accepted. This practice streamlines financial transactions, provided quicker processing of refunds and enhances gatehouse operations.

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 R Shaefer Heard

Can you reserve a site at R Shaefer Heard?: Yes, R Shaefer Heard is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does R Shaefer Heard have?: 117 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at R Shaefer Heard?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at R Shaefer Heard?: Yes, pets are allowed at R Shaefer Heard.
Does R Shaefer Heard have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at R Shaefer Heard?: Campfires are allowed at R Shaefer Heard. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near R Shaefer Heard

R Shaefer Heard Day Use 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Eagleview Park 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hardley Creek Park 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Anderson Park 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Earl Cook Recreation Area 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Amity 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rocky Point Recreation Area 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Glass Bridge Park 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Cane Recreation Area 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Veasey Creek Park 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whitetail Ridge 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Holiday (Georgia) 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it

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Contact

Phone 706-645-2404
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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