Campsite AtlasR Shaefer Heard Day Use
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. 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. R Shaefer Heard Day Use offers two group shelters with two tables, grill, and restrooms each.
Campsites
| group shelter nonelectric | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: This shelter rents for $50 per day.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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.
Campgrounds nearby
Reservable0.6 miles away
Reservable1.2 miles away
Reservable2.8 miles away
Reservable5.1 miles away
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.