Campground around Columbus, GA

I was just at Heard COE and although I didn't get a chance to thoroughly explore the park I noticed that many sites were short and the driveways to the parking pads were extremely sloped. Check first if you can.

I use the welcome center/rest area on I-185 just before Columbus and in October you should not need AC.

The two night stay requirement is only for weekends, the remainder of the week there is no such requirement. Weekends appear rather full in October, but you could simply call the park close to arrival time and see if there are any openings. I suspect they are fairly flexible about bending the rules.

If you are a senior, and expect in the next year to ever stay in a Georgia park again, by all means purchase the Friends of Georgia Parks Annual Pass. For Seniors it is $35 and you get one night free (they punch the pass when you use up the night) and that night is regular priced at $32 and 20% off for seniors, but the good part is for the next year you will not have to pay the $5 entry fee (which is also charged to campers). Its a no brainer if you plan to visit GA parks again.

No idea what route you are taking, but it sounds like you might be considering taking US27 down to Columubus and on to Bainbridge or all the way to Tallahassee.

A little further down is River Bend Primitive Campground, $5 if you don't need any hook ups and just want a safe place to park and enjoy the evening and night.

http://www.exploregeorgia.org/listing/3862-riverbend-park-primitive-camping

Charles

R Shaefer Heard is a COE campground on West Point Lake just above Columbus. A very nice COE but it may be a little out of your way.