2nd trip for 2022 was to R Shaefer Heard Park in West Point, Ga (on the very large West Point Lake on the AL/GA border about 3 hours from the farm). It's another COE (Corps of Engineer) Park & as usual, did NOT disappoint. This was the first time we got to use the National Park Lifetime pass we bought last year. COEs are already a bargain at an avg. $30 a night but using the pass gets you 50% off, so $15 a night is even better.
Weather was good, mid 50s at night & around 80 during the day. It did threaten rain on Tuesday but all we really got was a few sprinkles which ended around 5:00p.
We checked in on Sunday around 3:00p. We had site #44 right on the lake with a great view, concrete pads & level. The CG is divided into 6 different loops. A - tent camping; B - East facing, wooded & very private; C - West facing, wooded, private & great views; D - Mountain feeling, very steep & somewhat narrow; E - Less shade, resort feel, family friendly with beach front swimming; & F older sites, weird setups. Almost all sites are on the water, see notes for favorite sites. Our site was great except for about 2 hours in the late afternoon, the sun is still a bit low in the sky & was quite brutal. I don't think it would be a problem in July or August.
Walked the CG which was a little over 3 miles total but didn't hike the lake trails this time. Drove over the dam & walked through the visitor center which was pretty neat. I think it would fun to take kids there. Plenty of interactive learning about the building of the dam & a taxidermy room w/lots of 'stuffed' animals & wildlife on display w/information about each one's contribution to the environment.
We also visited 3 other COEs on the lake. Amity - 96 sites, older, narrow roads but park is maintained. Holiday Campground - 112 sites, also older & didn't seem as well kept. Whitetail Ridge - 58 sites, favorite of the 3, but still older. R Shaefer Heard is definitely the diamond on the lake.
Drove into West Point looking for diesel & finally found some at a Kroger in Lannett, AL about 6 mi. from the CG.
As usual, there was plenty of activity on the lake.
As well as beautiful sunsets.
Greg took these on the first night & managed to hurt his foot climbing back up the bank. He survived, just wasn't able to go on our walks.
And of course Nelly liked it as well.
We really enjoyed our stay & will most likely be back in the future... After we cross a few more off our list.
Notes: Favorite sites / 22-25, 28, 33 (PT), 36-38, 43-45, 48, 59-61, 64, 78 & 81 / site 39 is a very private nice PT but no view of the lake. Met a nice guy w/wife & 3 kids (& a 4th on the way!) from Calhoun, Ga, on their 1st trip.
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Sounds like you had perfect weather for a pretty perfect place.
What beautiful sunsets! I'm sorry Greg hurt his foot but that photo was worth the sacrifice, IMO! Maybe frame it and hang it in the camper? Just gorgeous!
Blogger is putting all comments in spam. Finally found these & wanted to thank you both. It was another great trip!
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