Region
Georgia Heartland
West Point Lake Recreation Guide
Make Memories at West Point Lake
West Point Lake is a west Georgia Chattahoochee River reservoir with Georgia-side ramps, parks, campgrounds, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and hybrids.
Why West Point Lake Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
West Point Lake is a Chattahoochee River reservoir along the Georgia-Alabama border. It is known for largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, hybrid bass, striped bass, and channel catfish. The lake has many Corps recreation areas and boat ramps. It is a major tournament and family boating destination.
Quick Facts for Planning Your Visit
Use these at-a-glance details to understand the setting, then build the trip around how your family or group wants to enjoy the water.
Lake Size
25,900 acres
Shoreline
525 miles
Best For
Boating, fishing, swimming, camping, parks & day use
What You Can Do at West Point Lake
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Thirty Public Launch Areas and Two Marinas
West Point Lake is a large boating destination with ramps in about 30 public recreation areas and two full-service marinas. Visitors can sail, windsurf, paddle, cruise, fish, or use powerboats, with fuel, rentals, repairs, storage, and supplies available at the marinas.
Excellent Boat and Bank Access
Fishing is the lake’s most prominent activity, with a dozen creeks, broad open water, public ramps, shoreline access, and accessible fishing piers at Hardley Creek, Rocky Point, and McGee Bridge. This is one of Georgia’s better large lakes for visitors who prefer to fish from shore.
Three Seasonal Public Beaches
Earl Cook, Rocky Point, and Yellowjacket provide public swimming beaches from early May through Labor Day. Each is a developed day-use destination, making them more suitable for swimming than unmarked shoreline.
Four Corps Campgrounds on the Water
Amity, Holiday, R. Shaefer Heard, and Whitetail Ridge provide Corps-managed camping with combinations of water and electric hookups, ramps, playgrounds, sports courts, showers, and other facilities. Their waterfront settings make them strong bases for boating and fishing trips.
Twenty-One Parks Beyond the Boat Ramp
West Point Lake’s day-use parks add picnic shelters, fishing piers, playgrounds, ball fields, courts, trails, and group recreation to the lake experience. Visitors can plan a full family outing without needing a boat.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at West Point Lake
12 published access points can help you choose where to launch, fish, picnic, swim, or begin a day on the water. Confirm current hours, fees, water levels, and ramp conditions before traveling.
Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
R. Shaefer Heard Campground
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
101 Shaefer Heard Park Road
GA 31833
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2404
Day Use / Boat Ramp
Public access
R. Shaefer Heard Day Use
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
500 Resource Management Drive
GA 31833
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
Boat Ramp
Public access
Rocky Point Recreation Area
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
500 Resource Management Drive
GA 31833
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Fishing pier, Swimming, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
Whitetail Ridge Campground
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
565 Abbottsford Road
GA 30240
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 706-884-8972
Day Use / Boat Ramp
Public access
Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
2400-2552 Cameron Mill Road
GA 30240
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Swimming, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
Marina
Private business
Highland Marina
Operated by: Highland Marina
Location:
1000 Seminole Road
GA 30240
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Marina, Boat rentals, Fuel
Phone: 706-882-3437
Boat Ramp
Public access
Earl Cook Recreation Area
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
1464 Lower Glass Bridge Road
GA 30240
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Swimming, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
Boat Ramp
Public access
Glass Bridge Park
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
Upper Glass Bridge Road
GA 30240
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Swimming, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
Holiday Campground
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
954 Abbottsford Road
GA 30240
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms
Phone: 706-884-6818
Boat Ramp
Public access
Long Cane Recreation Area
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
Long Cane Access Road
GA 30240
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Swimming, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
County Park / Boat Ramp
Public access
Pyne Road Park
Operated by: Troup County Parks & Recreation
Location:
4481 Roanoke Road
GA 30240
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms
Phone: 706-594-7586
Boat Ramp
Public access
Snake Creek Park
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
3940 S. River Rd
GA 30217
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Picnic area
Phone: 706-645-2937
Marinas, Rentals & Lake Services
For many visitors, lake weekends start with practical services: fuel, ramps, rentals, dock access, supplies, and a good launching point for the day.
Marina
Highland Marina
Full-service West Point Lake marina with boat rentals, slips, fuel, cabins, RV sites, marina store, beach access and lakeside dining.
Highland Marina is a major West Point Lake destination in LaGrange with boat rentals, covered and uncovered slips, fuel, a marina store, cabins and chalets, RV sites, a private beach, boat-ramp access and on-site dining at Captain's.
Services: marina, boat rentals, pontoon rentals, slips, fuel dock, marina store, cabins, chalets, RV sites, private beach, boat ramp, lakeside dining
Address:
1000 Seminole Rd
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: 706-882-3437
Sporting Goods Store
GLL Marine
West Point Lake-area marine and tackle business with docks, boat lifts, seawalls, boat rigging, fishing tackle, kayaks and kayak rentals.
GLL Marine serves West Point Lake boaters and anglers from West Point Road in LaGrange. The business specializes in docks, seawalls, boat lifts and installation work and also operates a substantial tackle shop with fishing gear, kayaks and kayak rentals.
Services: marine construction, docks, seawalls, boat lifts, boat rigging, tackle shop, fishing supplies, kayaks, kayak rentals
Address:
3017 W Point Rd
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: 706-756-2411
Guide Service
Hudson's Pro Bass / Keith Hudson Guide Service
West Point Lake fishing guide and tackle business offering guided trips, live bait, tackle, rod-and-reel service and local lake expertise.
Hudson's Pro Bass and Keith Hudson's guide service provide a practical West Point Lake fishing stop in LaGrange. The business combines guided fishing trips with tackle, live bait, rod-and-reel repair and other angler support, backed by decades of experience on West Point Lake.
Services: guided fishing trips, fishing guide, live bait, tackle, fishing supplies, rod repair, reel repair, local fishing information
Hours: Guide trips require advance booking; shop hours can vary. Confirm current availability before visiting.
Address:
2723 Roanoke Rd
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: 706-884-1483
Bait And Tackle
Georgia Boy/Girl Outdoors
West Point Lake bait, tackle and outdoor shop with live bait, fishing guides, archery supplies, firewood and picnic essentials.
Georgia Boy/Girl Outdoors is a lake-focused LaGrange bait and tackle shop serving West Point Lake anglers. The business carries live bait including shiners, minnows, worms, crickets and goldfish, plus fishing tackle, picnic supplies, firewood and archery equipment. Fishing-guide services are available for bass, striper, catfish and crappie.
Services: live bait, bait and tackle, fishing supplies, fishing guides, bass fishing, striper fishing, catfish fishing, crappie fishing, archery shop, archery range, picnic supplies, firewood
Hours: Official site states the shop is open seven days a week from daylight until dark; confirm current hours before visiting.
Address:
1407 New Franklin Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: 706-407-6544
Guide Service
Todd Pursley Guide Service
Long-running West Point Lake fishing guide service providing guided trips, rods, reels, live bait, tackle and fish cleaning.
Todd Pursley Guide Service has operated on West Point Lake since 2002. Guided trips target the lake's striper, hybrid and other popular game fish, with rods, reels, live bait, tackle, ice, water and non-alcoholic beverages supplied. The guide also cleans the catch at the end of the trip.
Services: guided fishing trips, striper fishing, hybrid fishing, rods and reels, live bait, tackle, fish cleaning
Hours: Trips are reservation-based and typically begin around daylight; contact the guide directly for current availability and meeting location.
Address:
LaGrange, GA
Phone: 404-379-6583
Events, Dining & Nearby Stops
The best lake trips often include more than time on the water: a nearby town, a seasonal event, a restaurant, a park, or a second activity after boating or beach time.
Dining & Nearby Attractions
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Captain's at Highland
1000 Seminole Rd
706-242-0243
Build a Weekend Around West Point Lake
Use the lake as the anchor, then add campgrounds, parks, restaurants, marinas, and nearby outdoor stops to shape a trip that feels distinctly Georgia.
Start with the Water
Plan a day of fishing with information on fish species, access points, and places to cast from shore or launch a boat.
Add the Basecamp
Choose a campground, RV site, cabin, hotel, or nearby town that gives everyone more time together.
Explore Nearby
Look for parks, restaurants, events, trails, and small-town stops that turn the lake visit into a more memorable Georgia getaway.
Plan Your Lake Trip
Explore More Around West Point Lake
Find campgrounds, explore the map, and use the lake as the beginning of your next Georgia outdoor memory.