Whitetail Ridge
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in West Point Lake, near Lagrange, Georgia.
Summary
Whitetail Ridge in West Point Lake is about 68 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground lists 58 overnight sites (including 58 electric sites). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 65 ft, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available. Within 5 miles there are 7.5 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Red Cloud Loop (1.9 mi away).
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 (8)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖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 Whitetail Ridge
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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 58 sites it is the #36 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 17 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 (58 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 58 of 58 sites; campfires allowed on 58 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~68 mi, Chattanooga ~140 mi, Knoxville ~216 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Picnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
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, provides 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
7.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.6 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 7.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud Loop | 1.9 mi | 2.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Red Cloud Connector | 2.5 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Menawa Loop | 2.5 mi | 3.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Connector Road 1 | 2.6 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Yellow and White Trail | 2.7 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Horse Activity Area #1 | 2.8 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM |
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 Whitetail Ridge
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 24.3 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
BoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHorseback RidingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteWater ActivitiesWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday (Georgia) West Point Lake |
0.8 | GA | — | 130 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Horace King Park West Point Lake |
1.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Glass Bridge Park West Point Lake |
1.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Long Cane Recreation Area West Point Lake |
2.2 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Rocky Point Recreation Area West Point Lake |
2.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Earl Cook Recreation Area West Point Lake |
2.7 | 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.