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R Shaefer Heard Campground

West Point Lake, Georgia

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As of October 2026, R Shaefer Heard Campground is a campground in Georgia with 117 campsites. R Shaefer Heard Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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R Shaefer Heard Campground is located at 32.9272° N, 85.1639° W.

people allowed on 107 of 117 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 10 largest sites: 16

R Shaefer Heard Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for R Shaefer Heard Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at R Shaefer Heard Campground

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Standard 117
Accessible 2
Hookups 117

What an RV fits

25–29 ft5 sites
30–34 ft44 sites
35–39 ft12 sites
40–44 ft15 sites
45–49 ft7 sites
50–54 ft5 sites
60–64 ft10 sites
65–69 ft6 sites
80–84 ft5 sites
90–94 ft5 sites
100–104 ft2 sites

Amenities

showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at R Shaefer Heard Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	LOOA	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water	-
002	LOOA	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric, Water	-
003	LOOA	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
004	LOOA	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water	-
005	LOOA	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water	-
006	LOOA	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric, Water	-
007	LOOA	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
008	LOOA	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
009	LOOA	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
010	LOOA	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
011	LOOA	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
012	LOOA	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
013	LOOA	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
014	LOOA	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water	-
015	LOOA	Standard	8	100 ft	Electric, Water	-
016	LOOA	Standard	8	100 ft	Electric, Water	-
017	LOOB	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
018	LOOB	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
019	LOOB	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
020	LOOB	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
021	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
022	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
023	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
024	LOOB	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
025	LOOB	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
026	LOOB	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water	-
027	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
028	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
029	LOOB	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water	-
030	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
031	LOOB	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
032	LOOB	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
033	LOOB	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
034	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
035	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
036	LOOB	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
037	LOOB	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
038	LOOB	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
039	LOOB	Standard	8	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
040	LOOC	Standard	16	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
041	LOOC	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
042	LOOC	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
043	LOOC	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
044	LOOC	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
045	LOOC	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
046	LOOC	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
047	LOOC	Standard	16	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
048	LOOC	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
049	LOOC	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
050	LOOC	Standard	16	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
051	LOOC	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
052	LOOC	Standard	16	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
053	LOOC	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric, Water	-
054	LOOC	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
055	LOOD	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
056	LOOD	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
057	LOOD	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
058	LOOD	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
059	LOOD	Standard	8	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
060	LOOD	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
061	LOOD	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
062	LOOD	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
063	LOOD	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
064	LOOD	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
065	LOOD	Standard	16	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
066	LOOE	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
067	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
068	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
069	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
070	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
071	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
072	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
073	LOOE	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
074	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
075	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
076	LOOE	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
077	LOOE	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	-
078	LOOE	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
079	LOOE	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
080	LOOE	Standard	16	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
081	LOOE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
082	LOOE	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
083	LOOE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
084	LOOE	Standard	16	37 ft	Electric, Water	-
085	LOOF	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
086	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
087	LOOF	Standard	16	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
088	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
089	LOOF	Standard	16	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
090	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
091	LOOF	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
092	LOOF	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
093	LOOF	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
094	LOOF	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
095	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
096	LOOF	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric, Water	-
097	LOOF	Standard	8	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
098	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
099	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
100	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
101	LOOF	Standard	16	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
102	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
103	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
104	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
105	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
106	LOOF	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
107	LOOG	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric, Water	-
108	LOOG	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
109	LOOG	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric, Water	-
110	LOOG	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
111	LOOG	Standard	8	43 ft	Electric, Water	-
112	LOOG	Standard	8	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
113	LOOG	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
114	LOOG	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
115	LOOG	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
116	LOOG	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
117	LOOG	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-

About R Shaefer Heard Campground

Overview

R. 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.

Recreation

Whether sailing or power boating, West Point Lake is a boater's paradise. There are boat ramps in 34 public recreation areas around the lake, including R. Shaefer Heard, as well as two privately owned full-service marinas.

Fishing is one of the most popular activities on the lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly. The lake abounds with bass, catfish, crappie and bream.

Bank fishing is excellent at many locations, including public fishing piers at Hardley Creek, Rocky Point and McGee Bridge parks.

Several trails wind along the lake and through the landscape, including the Lakeside Trail, which is perfect for mountain biking.

A wildlife management area of nearly 10,000 acres, located at the upper end of the lake, provides habitat for many types of wildlife. This area offers excellent hunting opportunities.

Facilities

R. Shaefer Heard Campground offers 117 sites with electricity and water hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, coin laundry facilities, hot showers, a boat ramp, and hiking trails.

Natural Features

Surrounded by rolling fields and deep forests that display outstanding fall foliage, West Point Lake extends 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia state line. The campground is forested and overlooks the 25,900-acre lake.

Nearby Attractions

The lake offers 25 day-use parks. While many people visit the lake to boat and camp, the parks offer a variety of other recreation facilities including tennis courts, ball fields, basketball courts, fishing piers with fish attractors, hiking trails and picnic shelters for individuals or large groups.

Charges & Cancellations

Changes and Cancellations:

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees. For full details see NRRS Reservation Policy

Rules and notices at R Shaefer Heard Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check R Shaefer Heard Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

CHECK-IN TIME is guaranteed for reservations after 4:00 p.m. CHECK-OUT TIME is 3:00 p.m. Campers and their guests are required to depart the campground and remove their camping equipment prior to check-out time.

There is a four (4) vehicle per campsite limit in the campground. This includes cars, trucks, campers, RVs, boat trailers, and utility trailers. There is no overflow parking.

PARKING: Vehicles should be parked in campsite driveways and designated parking spaces. Vehicles may be parked two-wide in most driveways. If spaces are unavailable, park on the shoulder of the road with the direction of traffic. All four wheels should be off the pavement with the vehicle parallel to the roadway. Trailers may be parked at the boat ramp.

GATES are locked from 10:00 p.m. EST to 7:00 a.m. EST and will only be opened in emergencies. For emergency exit, see the park attendant contractors at their campsite located near the gatehouse or call 706-645-2404

PETS: Wild, exotic or aggressive pets and livestock are not permitted in the campground. All pets must be penned, caged, or restrained on a leash no longer than six (6) feet. Invisible fences or wireless collars are not sufficient. Pet owners must dispose of all pet waste. Pens and cages should not be placed on graveled impact pads due to sanitary concerns. Pets are not allowed in restrooms, shower houses or on playgrounds.

West Point Lake campgrounds accept payment by credit card, debit card, or prepaid credit card only. No other form of payment is accepted.

The primary occupant must check-in before guests of the primary occupant are allowed to visit a reserved campsite. Those providing rental campers will not be allowed to set-up prior to the arrival of the primary occupant.

Visit www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/West-Point-Lake/Camping/ for additional information.

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R Shaefer Heard Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at R Shaefer Heard Campground?

R Shaefer Heard Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 117 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at R Shaefer Heard Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at R Shaefer Heard Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does R Shaefer Heard Campground have?

R Shaefer Heard Campground has 117 campsites.

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