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West-Point-Lake
is a man-made lake formed by the damming of the Chattahoochee River along the Georgia-Alabama state line. The reservoir has 525 miles of shoreline, and helps control seasonal flooding and provides hydroelectric power. West Point Lake helps maintain the water level in the navigable inland waterway from Columbus, Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico along the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint Waterway. It does this by storing water during rainy periods, to be released later during dry periods. West Point Lake is also used as a recreational lake for fishing, boating, camping and other activities. Located near Pine Mountain and Callaway Gardens, West Point Lake offers 25 day-use parks for public use. Fishing is probably the most popular activity at the lake. The lake abounds with bass, catfish, crappie and bream. Bank fishing is excellent at many locations, and there are public fishing piers at Hardley Creek Park, Rocky Point Park, and McGee Bridge Park. All of the piers at West Point Lake provide access for those with disabilities. Boat launching ramps are located at 34 public areas around the lake. Some charge a small boat launch fee. Two privately owned marinas provide fuel, supplies, rentals, etc. In addition to fishing, West Point Lake has tennis courts, basketball courts, picnicking facilities, and three public swimming beaches. Plus, there are four county parks and municipal parks located along West Point Lake, providing plenty of space for a day hike, picnic, birdwatching or wildlife viewing.
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West Point Lake Vacation Rentals
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West Point Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Jameson Inn Lagrange | 110 Jameson Dr | Lagrange, GA | 5.3 mi. | (706) 882-8700 | | Comfort Inn | 1512 Ln Fayette Pkwy | La Grange, GA | 7.9 mi. | (706) 882-7700 | | Best Western Lafayette Garden Inn | 1513 Lafayette Pkwy | Lagrange, GA | 7.9 mi. | (706) 884-6175 | | Days Inn Lagrange | 2606 Whitesville Rd | Lagrange, GA | 8.2 mi. | (888) 525-8480 | | Comfort Inn & Suites Lagrange | 1512 Lafayette Pkwy | Lagrange, GA | 10.7 mi. | (706) 882-7700 | | Amerihost Inn Lagrange | 107 Hoffman Dr | Lagrange, GA | 11.1 mi. | (706) 885-9002 | | Holiday Inn Express Lagrange | 111 Hoffman Dr | Lagrange, GA | 11.1 mi. | (706) 812-8000 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 1601 Lafayette Pkwy | Lagrange, GA | 11.1 mi. | (706) 882-9540 | | Econo Lodge | 12 E 22ND St | Lanett, AL | 11.9 mi. | (334) 768-3500 | | Holiday Inn Express | 3645 55TH St | Valley, AL | 14.1 mi. | (334) 756-2000 | | Best Western Inn | 2983 Hwy 431 | Roanoke, AL | 14.9 mi. | (334) 863-2100 | | Econolodge | 1888 E Main St | Hogansville, GA | 18.4 mi. | (706) 637-9395 | | Days Inn | 368 S Main Ave | Pine Mountain, GA | 20.8 mi. | (706) 663-2121 | | Callaway Gardens | PO Box 2000 | Pine Mountain, GA | 21.1 mi. | (706) 663-2281 | | Davis Inn | State Park Rd | Pine Mountain, GA | 21.1 mi. | (706) 663-2522 | | The Resort At Callaway | 205 Cherry Ave | Pine Mountain, GA | 21.3 mi. | (800) 543-7121 | | Valley Inn Resort Hamilton | 14420 Hwy 27 | Hamilton, GA | 24.9 mi. | (706) 628-4454 | | Comfort Inn | 811 Fox Run Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.0 mi. | (334) 741-9977 | | Econo Lodge | 1705 Columbus Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.1 mi. | (334) 745-3115 | | Knights Inn | 1105 Columbus Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.3 mi. | (334) 749-8377 | | Motel 6 | 1015 Columbus Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.3 mi. | (334) 745-0988 | | Quality Inn | 1102 Columbus Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.3 mi. | (334) 745-6331 | | Travelodge | 1002 Columbus Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.3 mi. | (334) 749-1461 | | Heritage House | 714 2ND Ave | Opelika, AL | 28.5 mi. | (334) 705-0485 | | Golden Cherry Motel | 1010 2ND Ave | Opelika, AL | 28.8 mi. | (334) 745-7623 | | Lodge And Conference Center At Grand National | 3700 Sunbelt Pkwy | Opelika, AL | 28.8 mi. | (334) 741-9292 |
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West Point Lake Weather & Climate
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West Central Georgia, near the Alabama border, has a humid subtropical climate. Summers in west-central Georgia are hot and humid. Winters are generally cool with variable precipitation. The entire state receives moderate to heavy rainfall with central Georgia receiving approximately 45 inches. Snowfall is possible in winter, but increases in frequency and average amounts the further north you go in the state. Freezing rain is more likely in central Georgia than snow. The coldest months are December and January. Spring comes early to the state where beautiful dogwood trees dot the landscape. Autumn days are bright and sunny and mild. Thunderstorms are possible in spring and summer.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
53°F |
31°F |
5.37 in. |
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| February |
57°F |
33°F |
4.90 in. |
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| March |
65°F |
39°F |
6.22 in. |
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| April |
73°F |
46°F |
4.53 in. |
- |
| May |
80°F |
55°F |
3.54 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
63°F |
4.03 in. |
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| July |
89°F |
68°F |
5.38 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
67°F |
3.83 in. |
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| September |
82°F |
61°F |
3.43 in. |
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| October |
73°F |
48°F |
3.05 in. |
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| November |
64°F |
40°F |
4.26 in. |
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| December |
55°F |
33°F |
4.84 in. |
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West Point Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Columbus Metropolitan airport (CSG) located about 37 miles south of West Point Lake in Columbus, Georgia, the Anniston Metropolitan airport (ANB) located approximately 55 miles northwest of West Point Lake in Anniston, Alabama, the Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International airport (ATL) located roughly 60 miles northeast of West Point Lake in Atlanta, Georgia, and finally the Talladega Municipal airport (ASN) located around 63 miles northwest of West Point Lake in Talladega, Alabama.
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West Point Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell | GA | 62.6 mi. | | | Lakewood Fairgrounds | Atlanta | GA | 67.4 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 73.5 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 79.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Surfside Water Park | Auburn | AL | 33.8 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 73.5 mi. | | | Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 103.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Legion Golf Course | La Grange | GA | 7.9 mi. | | | Cedar Creek Golf & Country Club | Buena Vista | GA | 9.3 mi. | | | Hogansville Golf Club | Hogansville | GA | 18.0 mi. | | | Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Grand National | Opelika | AL | 28.9 mi. | | | Roosevelt Memorial Golf Course | Warm Springs | GA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Franklin D Roosevelt State Park | | GA | 24.7 mi. | | | Chewacla State Park | | AL | 37.1 mi. | | | John Tanner State Park | | GA | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Mann Museum and Outdoors | Opelika | AL | 28.8 mi. | (Science) | | National Civil War Naval Museum | Columbus | GA | 40.1 mi. | (History) | | Columbus Museum | Columbus | GA | 40.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 67.4 mi. | | | Montgomery Zoo | Montgomery | AL | 80.0 mi. | | | Chehaw Wild Animal Park | Albany | GA | 115.9 mi. | |
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