Van Pugh South Campground
Lake Sidney Lanier
Van Pugh South Campground lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia.
The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, providing over 11 million annual visitors with limitless recreation opportunities.
The campground contains 37 sites with water and electric hookups and 18 primitive tent-only sites. Amenities include accessible flush toilets and showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. An accessible boat ramp is on-site.
Need to Know
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
- Check-in is 3:00 p.m., and check out is by 1:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, camper registration will take place through the gatehouse window. Upon arrival to the campground, please have your ID, license plate number, camping unit’s license plate number, site number, and discount pass (if applicable) ready to give the Park Attendant. Please approach the gatehouse slowly and bring your vehicle close to the window. At no point should you park and walk to the gatehouse window. Do not attempt to enter the gatehouse.
- Gatehouse open 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday - Thursday. Gatehouse open 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday - Sunday.
Payments are not accepted at the gatehouse.
- For more information on Lake Sidney Lanier, please go to: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/
The campground does not accept mail or food deliveries for campers in the campground. Campers must coordinate to accept these items at a location outside the campground gate.
- Gates lock at 10:30pm and do not reopen until 7am.
"NO SHOWS" will be charged the full amount for their reservation.
DISCOUNT PASSES must be presented upon arrival and can only be used for ONE site where the cardholder is the REGISTERED camper. Fraudulent use of a discount pass may result in a mandatory appearance in court in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.23 (d) RECREATION FEES.
DISCOUNT PASSES must be applied at the time the reservation is made.
Gatehouse Attendants have limited or no internet access and are unable to perform actions affecting a reservation.
LENGTH OF STAY for campers is no longer than 14 days during any 30 consecutive day period for any USACE campground on Lake Lanier (Ex. Cannot stay at Bolding Mill Campground 14 days with another reservation immediately following at another USACE operated campground on Lake Lanier). Consecutive reservations under different names that exceed 14 days are not authorized and are subject to eviction and/or the issuance of a citation in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.7 (b).
Commercial operations are prohibited in USACE operated campgrounds. Rental campers must be operated and set up by the registered camper.
Day using is prohibited. Registered campers must occupy their site overnight.
Natural Features
The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, and today spans 38,000 acres of water in the lush foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dense forests of oak, hickory and pine cover the region, providing shade in the campground and abundant wildlife habitat.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Lanier Islands is within driving distance and along with other parks provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
There are several towns within driving distance that provide opportinuties to explore.
Recreation
Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wake boarding and much more.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or in person at the gatehouse. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.
Contact Information
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6749 Gaines Ferry Road Flowery Branch GA 30542
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 770-967-6315
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Highway 347/Friendship Road. Turn right on McEver Road, then left on Gaines Ferry Road and follow signs to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 045, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
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