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R Shaefer Heard Day Use
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — West Point · Georgia · West Point Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | West Point Lake |
| Location | West Point · Georgia · West Point Lake · 32.91896, -85.16005 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 2 sites Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | This shelter rents for $50 per day. |
| Check-in / out | In 9:00 AM · Out 9:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 2 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampFlush toiletsLake access |
| Phone | 706-645-2937 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Shaefer Heard Campground. This park offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking/biking trails, boat launching, picnic sites and good access for bank fishing.
Recreation R Shaefer Heard Day Use is located near the shoreline of West Point Lake with easy access for bank fishing and a boat ramp for access to the lake.
Facilities R Shaefer Heard Day Use offers two group shelters with two tables, grill, and restrooms each.
Natural Features R Shaefer Heard Day Use is located on the shoreline of West Point Lake which extends 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River on the Alabama-Georgia state line and has 525 miles of shoreline.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (706) 645-2937. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations must be made 14 days prior to the reservation date in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after the date of the reservation. Reservations will not be refunded due to weather related issues.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — R Shaefer Heard Day Use
West Point · Georgia · West Point Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | West Point · Georgia · West Point Lake |
| Fees | This shelter rents for $50 per day. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10107307 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.