R Shaefer Heard Day Use
West Point Lake — lakeside
Location: West Point, GA, GA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
R Shaefer Heard Day Use Park, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is located on the southern end of West Point Lake, near R. This park offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking/biking trails, boat launching, picnic sites and good access for bank fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/r-shaefer-heard-day-use to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful lakeside location on West Point Lake with excellent staff and wonderful views. Highly rated by repeat campers (4.6/5 from 1106 reviews) who praise the scenic sites and peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Bald eagles, great blue herons, northern cardinals, groundhogs, and eastern box turtles present in the area.
Insider tips for R Shaefer Heard Day Use: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 2 tent sites Site 44 reportedly offers stunning lake views and accommodates larger RVs Bank fishing and boat launch access available for lake recreation
Skip R Shaefer Heard Day Use if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites. You plan to camp outside May-October season. You want more than 2 tent site options.
Best time to visit R Shaefer Heard Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: R Shaefer Heard (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 Day Use
Cell signal at R Shaefer Heard Day Use (West Point, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
R Shaefer Heard Day Use Park, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is located on the southern end of West Point Lake, near R. This park offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking/biking trails, boat launching, picnic sites and good access for bank fishing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Site 44 reportedly offers stunning lake views and accommodates larger RVs
Bank fishing and boat launch access available for lake recreation
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 Day Use Area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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