West Point Lake

Bordering Two States

West Point Lake is a large lake on the Alabama-Georgia border, around an hour from Columbus and just an hour and a half from Montgomery.

On and Around the Water

West Point Lake extends 35 miles along the Chattahoochee River and provides excellent fishing, camping, boating, and other outdoor activities. Abundant largemouth bass, managed under special regulation to maintain a high population, makes West Point Lake an excellent choice for anglers of almost any skill level. Beyond the plentiful largemouth, there is also plentiful spotted bass, striped bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. Along the upper end of the lake, a wildlife management area of nearly 10,000 acres is open to the public for both wildlife observation and hunting, which is allowed in a specific Corps-managed area. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, rabbit, and quail are commonly observed on the land. Nestled among the lake's outstanding features are 27 parks and recreation areas and seven campgrounds, set among a forest of mixed pine and hardwoods. Amenities at these facilities are tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, fishing piers, picnic shelters, and swimming beaches.

Explore Columbus

The city of Columbus has many different tourist attractions to entertain the whole family. The National Infantry Museum near Fort Benning champions the history of the United States Army from the Revolutionary War to the conflict in the Middle East, exhibiting artifacts from all eras of American wartime history. The Chattahoochee Riverwalk is a 15 miles linear park that runs from Lake Oliver to the Infantry Museum. The trail offers a one-of-a-kind geo-tour, including 31 challenge geocaches with collector game pieces. The Coca-Cola Space Science Center entails the WestRock Observatory, Georgia’s premier public observatory. It also includes over 30 portable telescopes as well as a planetarium system and a remotely controllable solar observatory.

Explore Montgomery

Montgomery is rich in history and a great place to learn from museums and tours. Visit the Civil Rights Memorial and Rosa Parks Library and Museum for an educational afternoon. Explore Montgomery and entertainment venues with the downtown Amphitheater, Blount Cultural Park, and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Indulge in the variety of dining options in the city by trying out the Southern Comfort Cafe, Central Restaurant, Vintage Year, and so much more!

Hospitals and Transportation

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center- is located about 12 minutes from the area and provides 24-hour service. The nearest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, located about an hour and 10 minutes from the area.

A Place to Call Home

If you enjoy being surrounded by the tranquil atmosphere of nature and soaking in breathtaking vistas, this is the spot for you. Whether you are looking for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home in a unique community and peaceful waters, West Point Lake is a great choice for you! Escape to Alabama's wild side and take advantage of all that West Point Lake has to offer.