R Shaefer Heard
West Point Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WEST POINT, GA, GA
Price: From $36 per night
Price range: $36–$72 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2024 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.R. Shaefer Heard Campground offers 117 sites with electricity and water hookups.
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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/r-shaefer-heard to be notified when sites open up.
Waterfront facility on West Point Lake's southern shore with 525 miles of shoreline offering excellent fishing, boating, and camping. Highly rated at 4.6/5 stars from 1,106 reviews, with campers praising the beautiful lake views and professional staff.
Wildlife alert: Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), great blue herons (Ardea herodias), Mississippi kites, groundhogs, eastern box turtles, and southeastern five-lined skinks documented in the area.
Insider tips for R Shaefer Heard: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly. Many sites have sloped pads leading to level camping areas and lake views; site 44 specifically noted as stunning. From West Point, GA, take U.S. Highway 29 north 4 miles, then turn left at The West Point Project sign and follow to campground entrance.
Skip R Shaefer Heard if: You need full RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.. You prefer flexibility in booking—early reservations are essential due to high demand..
Best time to visit R Shaefer Heard: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: R Shaefer Heard Day Use (West Point, GA), Eagleview Park (WEST POINT, GA), Hardley Creek Park (WEST POINT, AL), Anderson Park (West Point, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at R Shaefer Heard
Cell signal at R Shaefer Heard (WEST POINT, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.R. Shaefer Heard Campground offers 117 sites with electricity and water hookups.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly.
Many sites have sloped pads leading to level camping areas and lake views; site 44 specifically noted as stunning.
From West Point, GA, take U.S. Highway 29 north 4 miles, then turn left at The West Point Project sign and follow to campground entrance.
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
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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.
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- 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.
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