R Shaefer Heard
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in West Point Lake, near West Point, Georgia.
Summary
R Shaefer Heard in West Point Lake is about 72 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has 117 overnight sites (including 117 electric sites). RVs and trailers up to 65 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available.
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (11)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near R Shaefer Heard
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 117 sites it is the #6 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 31% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (65 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (117 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 117 of 117 sites; campfires allowed on 117 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~72 mi, Chattanooga ~147 mi, Knoxville ~221 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Electric hookupsFire ringsPicnic tablesWater hookupsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: 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.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near R Shaefer Heard
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 20.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagleview Park West Point Lake |
1.2 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Hardley Creek Park West Point Lake |
1.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Love's RV Hookup Private Private RV park |
3.5 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Earl Cook Recreation Area West Point Lake |
4.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Amity ↗ West Point Lake |
4.5 | AL | — | 75 | E 50A W | 55 ft | yes | Reserve | n/a |
| Rocky Point Recreation Area West Point Lake |
5.1 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.