Horace King Park

West Point Lake — riverside

Location: WEST POINT, GA, GA

Price: From $100 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

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

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/horace-king-park to be notified when sites open up.

Horace King Park offers scenic riverside camping along the Chattahoochee River with excellent boat launch access and a 4.6/5 rating from 182 Google reviews praising its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and quality fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Great Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Five-lined Skink documented in the area.

Insider tips for Horace King Park: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand. Cancellations require 14 days notice for refunds. The boat ramp is not steep and can accommodate relatively large boats with a long dock.

Skip Horace King Park if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You require year-round camping—seasonal May-October only.. You need handicap accessibility—stairs with handrail present, limited facilities.. You're visiting outside May-October—the park is closed..

Best time to visit Horace King Park: May through October — Park operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Holiday (Georgia) (LAGRANGE, GA), Whitetail Ridge (LAGRANGE, GA), Glass Bridge Park (West Point, GA), Earl Cook Recreation Area (WEST POINT, GA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Horace King Park

Cell signal at Horace King Park (WEST POINT, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV36 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Boat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal May-October only.✕ You need handicap accessibility—stairs with handrail present, limited facilities.✕ You're visiting outside May-October—the park is closed.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand.

Cancellations require 14 days notice for refunds.

The boat ramp is not steep and can accommodate relatively large boats with a long dock.

Best: May through October

Park operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G + 5G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Great Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Box Turtle, and Common Five-lined Skink documented in the area.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — West Point Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at West Point Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Horace King Park cost per night?+
Horace King Park costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Horace King Park open?+
Horace King Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Horace King Park have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Horace King Park?+
Horace King Park can accommodate RVs up to 36 feet.
How do I make reservations at Horace King Park?+
Horace King Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Horace King Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Horace King Park is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Horace King Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Horace King Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$100 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Holiday (Georgia)

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Glass Bridge Park

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From $75/night

Earl Cook Recreation Area

WEST POINT, GA

From $150/night

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