Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Lake Sidney Lanier
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility 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 day use facility contains 36 sites with water and electric hookups and 18 primitive tent-only sites. Amenities include accessible flush toilets and showers, drinking water, and a dump station. An accessible boat ramp is on-site.
Notifications and Alerts
Van Pugh South will be DAY USE ONLY for the 2024 recreation season. Only reservation holders will be allowed entrance this recreation season and must exit the park by 8:00 pm (no overnight stays).
We will begin taking reservations on April 26 at 10:00 am. Thank you for your patience.
Need to Know
This facility is available for advanced reservations only through Recreation.gov.
Check-in is 8:00 a.m., and check out is by 8:00 p.m.
Only available for reservations Thursday - Sunday. Gatehouse is open 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Thursday - Sunday.
Sites MUST be reserved before arrival to the park. Payments are not accepted at the gatehouse.
There is a 3 car or 15 person limit per site. No exceptions
Day user check in will take place through the gatehouse window. Upon arrival to the facility, please have your ID and license plate number ready to give the Volunteer 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.
Alcoholic beverages and fireworks are prohibited.
Camping is prohibited. Registered day users must check out of their site before 8 pm.
Directional signs placed along the roadways are prohibited.
Commercial operations are prohibited in USACE operated facilities.
Amplified live music and P.A. systems are prohibited.
The day use facility does not accept mail or food deliveries for campers in the facility. Day Users must coordinate to accept these items at a location outside the facility gate.
"NO SHOWS" will be charged the full amount for their reservation.
Gatehouse Attendants have limited or no internet access and are unable to perform actions affecting a reservation.
- For more information on Lake Sidney Lanier, please go to: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/
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 day use facility 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 by calling the Lanier Project Management Office at 770-945-9531. 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
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
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 DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 029, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 012, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 019, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 043, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 036, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 052, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 021, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 046, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 042, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 001, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 055, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 047, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 031, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 018, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 005, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 026, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 054, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 023, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 051, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 025, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 009, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 007, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 048, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 024, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 049, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 017, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 028, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 037, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 050, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 015, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 044, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 006, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 003, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 014, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 053, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 013, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 034, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 008, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 041, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 011, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 004, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 033, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 022, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 027, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 038, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 040, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 020, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 032, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 010, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 039, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 030, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 016, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 035, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 002, Loop VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY, Type Group Picnic Area
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