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R Shaefer Heard

R Shaefer Heard is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: electric & water.

Type
Army Corps of Engineers campground
Location
Georgia
Coordinates
32.92722, -85.16389
Hookups
Electric & Water
Activities
Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
Map
Open in OpenStreetMap
Phone
706-645-2404

Amenities

  • Reservable sites

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About R Shaefer Heard

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 for

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Nearby RV services

Dump station
None mapped within 50 mi
Water fill
None mapped within 50 mi
Propane
Airgas Store · 22 mi
Low clearances
None mapped within 10 mi

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Whitetail Ridge Army Corps of Engineers campground 6.7 mi — Electric & Water
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Southern Living Campground RV park 13 mi — —

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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.