Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area
West Point Lake — ocean access
Location: WEST POINT, GA, GA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area offers a designated swim beach and boat launching facilities. The boat launch facilities open year-round, while the swim beach is operated from May through Labor Day annually. 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/yellowjacket-creek-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area offers a designated swim beach (May-Labor Day) and year-round boat launching facilities on a peaceful river setting. Campers report successful fishing and opportunities to find secluded sandy spots along the shore.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Gray Squirrel, Hooded Merganser, Mourning Dove, Song Sparrow, Eurasian Collared-Dove, River Cooter, Eastern Hognose Snake, and DeKay's Brownsnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 tent site) Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to receive a refund Contact main office at (706) 645-2937 for information; location is unstaffed
Skip Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You prefer uncrowded beach areas during peak season. You require on-site staff assistance.
Best time to visit Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area: May-Labor Day — Swim beach is operational during this period; year-round boat launch access available..
Nearby campgrounds: Mcgee Bridge Park (WEST POINT, GA), Sunny Point Park (West Point, GA), Horace King Park (WEST POINT, GA), Holiday (Georgia) (LAGRANGE, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area
Cell signal at Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area (WEST POINT, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area offers a designated swim beach and boat launching facilities. The boat launch facilities open year-round, while the swim beach is operated from May through Labor Day annually. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 645-2937.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability (1 tent site)
Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to receive a refund
Contact main office at (706) 645-2937 for information; location is unstaffed
Swim beach is operational during this period; year-round boat launch access available.
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Georgia Highway 109 approximately two miles west of LaGrange and turn right on Whitaker Road. Go to the T-intersection and turn left on Cameron Mill Road. Turn right into the Yellowjacket boat ramp area and immediately left is the shelter.
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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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