Camping near West Point Lake, AL

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, West Point Lake, AL has a lot to offer. West Point Lake is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Get the dirt on all the best camping near West Point Lake. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Camping Sites Near West Point Lake (108)

    1. R. Shaefer Heard Campground

    35 Reviews
    177 Photos
    168 Saves
    West Point, Georgia

    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.

    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

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $34 - $68 / night

    2. Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground

    55 Reviews
    269 Photos
    244 Saves
    Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia

    At 9,049 acres, Georgia's largest state park is a hiker's and backpacker's haven. Many visitors are surprised to find rolling mountains 80 miles southeast of Atlanta. Above King's Gap is Dowdell's Knob where President Franklin D. Roosevelt sometimes picnicked and pondered world affairs. A life-size sculpture of the president now welcomes visitors to the overlook. Several park amenities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, including cottages and the Liberty Bell Swimming Pool fed by cool springs. A wooded campground sits near the edge of a small fishing lake, and privately operated stables offer guided horseback rides. In 1921, FDR came to this part of Georgia to swim in naturally warm springs that offered relief from polio. Today, nearby Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site invites visitors to see his modest home, a museum and the pools that first drew him here. 9,049 Acres 22 Cottages 109 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 16 Backcountry Campsites 2 Picnic Shelters Group Shelter (seats 95) Group Camp (sleep 75) Pioneer Campground 2 Lakes (15-acre Lake Delanor and 25-acre Lake Franklin) Liberty Bell Swimming Pool Trading Post

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 / night

    3. Whitetail Ridge Campground

    17 Reviews
    52 Photos
    77 Saves
    Wildwood, Georgia

    Overview

    Whitetail Ridge Campground is a waterfront facility on the western 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 Amity, 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.

    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 sits on the shore overlooking the 25,900-acre lake.

    Nearby Attractions

    The lake offers 21 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 R1S Reservation Policy

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $34 - $68 / night

    4. Chewacla State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    112 Photos
    146 Saves
    Auburn, Alabama
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    5. Holiday Campground

    11 Reviews
    39 Photos
    101 Saves
    West Point Lake, Alabama

    Holiday Campground is a 319-acre wooded lake-view peninsula offering 163 sites for tents and RVs. This pet-friendly campground provides shaded and full-sun waterfront lots, electric and water hookups, primitive lots, group camping for up to 80 persons, single and double sites, and paved back-in and pull-through drives from 25 to 78 feet. For details of individual campsites, visit Recreation.gov campsites. To view a map of individual sites, visit Recreation.gov map. Single campsites permit up to eight persons and four vehicles. Operating Hours Open spring through fall. Campground gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 3 p.m. There is a 14-day maximum stay.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    6. Upper Improved Campground — Cheaha State Park

    90 Reviews
    501 Photos
    553 Saves
    Oxford, Alabama

    Seek adventure and solitude on the highest point in Alabama at Cheaha State Park. At 2,407 feet above sea level, Cheaha State Park, located on top of Cheaha Mountain, offers breathtaking views and adventurous recreational activities and is great for camping near Birmingham. This 2,799-acre mountaintop retreat is known for spectacular sunsets and beautiful waterfalls. The park offers overnight guests and day visitors an array of activities as well as opportunities for rest. Facilities include a restaurant, hotel, cabins, chalets, camping with options that range from improved to primitive, and pavilions. In addition to lodge rooms, cabins, and A-frame chalets, we offer improved camping in the park, semi-primitive camping near the highest point, and primitive camping near Cheaha Lake. There is also primitive camping along mountainside trails, offering campers numerous options for getting close to nature. Groups may want to consider reserving Cheaha's historic CCC Bald Rock Lodge, which has 12 bedrooms/baths with a beautiful grand hall, for retreats, family reunions, meetings and more!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    7. Amity Campground

    10 Reviews
    23 Photos
    68 Saves
    West Point, Georgia

    Overview

    Amity Campground is a waterfront facility on the western 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 Amity, 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.

    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 sits on the shore overlooking the 25,900-acre lake.

    Nearby Attractions

    The lake offers 21 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 R1S Reservation Policy

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $24 - $34 / night

    8. Wind Creek State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
    94 Photos
    232 Saves
    Alexander City, Alabama

    Camping near Birmingham, South of Alexander City on Alabama Highway 128 you’ll find one of the largest state-owned campgrounds in the United States, Wind Creek State Park. However, that distinction is not the only thing that makes Wind Creek special. Wind Creek State Park is the public's access to Lake Martin. Wind Creek’s 1,445 scenic acres hug the shoreline of beautiful Lake Martin making the park an angler’s paradise. Crappie, bluegill and striped bass are just a few of the species the lake has to offer. Several fishing tournaments are scheduled at the park each year. If you're in the mood to test your nerves of steel, journey to the "Chimney Rock" area of Lake Martin. This is one of the hidden gems of the lake. After you test your nerves of steel, take a relaxing visit to Wind Creek State Park's North Picnic Area and enjoy some swimming and fishing on beautiful Lake Martin. After a full day at Wind Creek State Park and Lake Martin, take advantage of the park's only dairy creem, Creem @ The Creek for great food and beverages. The park’s 586 campsites are spread over 320 acres and offer ample opportunities to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Campsites include 102-30 amp waterfront campsites, 18-30 amp sewer waterfront campsites, 211-30 amp sewer campsites, 216-30 amp base campsites. For guests who prefer to stay in a camping cabin, the park has seven camping cabins to choose from, camping cabin 2 is handicap accessible. Each air conditioned cabin has a kitchenette and a private bathroom. Guests will need to bring their own bed linens, towels, cooking and eating utensils. The 39 premium campsite amenities include; water, sewer, 50/30/20 amp electrical, water front access, and TV service. Three of the newly renovated sites are handicap accessible. Bathhouse and playground facilities are conveniently located throughout the park. Separate from the above campsites we have an area restricted to equestrian camping. These 20 campsites are first come first serve and all have 30 amp electrical and water service.

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    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    9. Chattahoochee Bend State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    78 Photos
    46 Saves
    Whitesburg, Georgia
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    10. Pine Mountain RV Resort

    12 Reviews
    28 Photos
    54 Saves
    Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia

    Pine Mountain RV Resort is open all four seasons, good times are in bloom at Pine Mountain. Just an hour down the road from Atlanta, just up the road from Columbus, and just three miles from world-famous Callaway Gardens®, you’ll find our retreat nestled in the Georgia pines.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Guide to West Point Lake

Camping near West Point Lake, Alabama, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating on the lake. At R. Shaefer Heard Campground, one visitor said, "Beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, or kayaking," highlighting the lake's versatility for water activities.
  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. A reviewer at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground mentioned, "Hiked to Cascade Falls... fantastic view," showing that there are great hiking opportunities nearby.
  • Wildlife watching: The natural surroundings are perfect for spotting local wildlife. A camper at Chewacla State Park Campground noted, "Everything was so green and beautiful," which suggests a vibrant ecosystem to enjoy.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One visitor at Whitetail Ridge Campground said, "Clean comfort stations and shower (lots of hot water)," which is a big plus for many.
  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites for tents and RVs. A reviewer at Blanton Creek Campground mentioned, "We had a very private site and loved it," indicating that privacy is valued here.
  • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground hosts. At Amity Campground, a visitor shared, "Camp hosts were especially accommodating," which makes for a welcoming atmosphere.

What you should know:

  • Mosquitoes can be a nuisance: Some campers have reported issues with mosquitoes. A reviewer at Holiday Campground mentioned, "The mosquitoes were really horrible," so be prepared with bug spray.
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have extensive facilities. A camper at McIntosh Reserve Park noted, "There is a nice bath house at the old ranger station," indicating that some amenities may be a bit of a walk.
  • Reservations may be required: Some campgrounds recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Pine Mountain RV Resort mentioned, "You can’t book your site in advance, just the site type," which is good to keep in mind.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds or swimming areas. A family at Chewacla State Park Campground enjoyed, "Nice small park with lots to do from bike trails to swimming and waterfalls," making it a great spot for kids.
  • Choose spacious sites: Families often prefer larger sites for more room to play. A camper at R. Shaefer Heard Campground said, "All the sites are wooded and spaced out," which is ideal for families needing space.
  • Plan for quiet evenings: Many campgrounds are peaceful at night, perfect for winding down. A visitor at Franklin D Roosevelt State Park Campground mentioned, "Really quiet and absolutely spotless bathhouse!" which adds to the family-friendly vibe.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes before booking: RVers should ensure their site can accommodate their vehicle. A reviewer at Whitetail Ridge Campground noted, "Level concrete sites with power and water," which is essential for RV camping.
  • Be aware of amenities: Some campgrounds may lack full hookups. A visitor at Pine Mountain RV Resort mentioned, "The sewer hookup looked like it had been run over," so check the facilities before you go.
  • Explore nearby attractions: RVers can enjoy local attractions while camping. A camper at Chewacla State Park Campground said, "Close to shopping," which is handy for stocking up on supplies.

Camping near West Point Lake, Alabama, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near West Point Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, West Point Lake offers a wide range of camping options, with 108 campgrounds and RV parks near West Point Lake and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near West Point Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Point Lake is R. Shaefer Heard Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 35 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near West Point Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near West Point Lake.

  • What parks are near West Point Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near West Point Lake that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.