RV camping near West Point, Georgia offers lakeside sites, wooded lots, and farmland camping experiences within 30 miles of the city. The area sits at the Georgia-Alabama border where West Point Lake provides 525 miles of shoreline at 635 feet elevation. Cell service varies with Verizon users reporting consistent 2-3 bars at most Auburn area parks, while sites closer to West Point Lake have more limited connectivity.
What to do
Fishing access: Pyne Road Park Campground has direct water access with 37 campsites, some at the water's edge. "I enjoy camping here due to east access to the water and fishing. Kids are always playing and riding bikes," notes a camper, while another mentions the "very large boat ramp and dock."
Safari adventures: Visit the nearby animal safari from Pine Mountain RV Resort just 25 minutes from West Point. "Very close to Calloway Gardens, FDR State Park, and Animal Safari! Nice quiet and clean sites," reports a camper. This makes for a popular day trip option.
Farm experiences: Watch cattle grazing at Bar-W RV Park where campsites are situated on a working farm. "A herd of Angus with a Longhorn thrown in, a pond with ducks, geese flying over, cool!" writes one visitor. The rural setting offers a change of pace from lakeside camping.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the generous site sizes at certain parks. "Each site is quite large, I've never seen such large campsites before," notes a guest at Bar-W RV Park. The extra room allows for comfortable setup with multiple tents or outdoor living spaces.
Pool amenities: Ramsey RV Park receives praise for its swimming options. "The salt h2o swimming pool is pristine," says one long-term visitor who also noted the "gathering area, outdoor fireplace, TV, seating, occasional bands, firepit, bar b que grills."
Kid-friendly features: Family campers highlight spots with room for children to play. "We ended up spending more time sitting and watching them just play in the grass than we really thought," commented a Pine Mountain visitor with young children, adding that the "campground was the cleanest we'd ever been to."
What you should know
Payment policies: Several parks require full payment upfront with limited refund options. "There is only one thing I find as a negative. Their new policy of full (non-refundable) payment is now required when you make your reservation," notes one Pine Mountain visitor.
Bathroom conditions: Facilities vary widely across parks. "Both men's and women's restrooms had trash all over floor, showers that didn't look to have cleaned in quite some time," reported one Auburn RV Park visitor, while others found different parks had clean facilities.
Site leveling challenges: At many parks, certain sections have more level sites than others. "The sites below the pool area are a little tighter and un-level and our lot was covered in ants," mentioned a Pine Mountain camper, noting they "didn't realize the amount of ants until we woke up to them crawling all over our camper."
Tips for camping with families
Pool selection: Parks with splash areas work best for younger children. "The pool area has a kids pool and hot tub along with the regular inground pool," reports a visitor to Pine Mountain, making it suitable for families with children of different ages.
Site location matters: Request sites near playgrounds when available. "We stayed in site 185. While it was one of the more expensive sites in the park it was well worth it," shared a camper who specifically requested a location for their 5 and 3-year-old children to play.
Safety considerations: Lakeside RV Park allows golf carts for easier family transportation around the grounds. "You could drive your golf cart all around the campsite," mentions a visitor, which helps with mobility for families with young children or elderly members.
Tips from RVers
Circuit limitations: Be aware of electrical capacity at some parks. "30 amp circuit was not adequate. The breaker continually tripped while using small kitchen appliances," reported a Pine Mountain visitor, suggesting campers with higher power needs should verify electrical service before booking.
Navigational challenges: Many parks have limited check-in hours or procedures. "Late night checkin pretty screwy as well, no maps showing what sites have what hookups, just a map on office door," noted an Auburn RV Park visitor, recommending arrival during daylight hours.
Site selection strategy: Pull-through sites offer easier access for larger rigs. "Stayed here over Labor Day weekend on site 19 it was a pull thru site, like most here," shared a Pyne Road Park camper, adding that the park had recently "re paved the road and pull thru sites and also updated the power and water."
