Buford Dam Park Shelters (ga)

Nice place to walk and enjoy the spectacular view of the dam. Plenty of parking and very safe.

Great place to go trout fish below the dam about 0.2 miles down from the dam is some of the best trout fishing I've ever seen in my life also there are some pretty big hybrids running up amd down the hooch take a big popper bobber and a large minnow jig about 18 inches apart and start throwing it and you will catch them even during the colder months when its cold go up to the lake with the same setup and look for the birds attacking the surface of the water that's where there hitting at its awesome if you got a fast boat and a good casting reel and rod you will have fun all day

Beautiful place to hang out and the river is just an amazing calm place to be on and great trout fishing!

It was good

Quiet, good place.

10/27/2024; I went here specifically to hike, the Laurel Ridge Trail, but I cannot find the site on here to review just it. Overcast day, light cool breeze. Very nice for hiking. AllTrails advertises this as a 3.3 mile long trail, but it appears closer to four, but wasn’t bad. The roots and rocks will test your sure footedness. Several of the man made structures & bridges are in disrepair, so watch your step. Likewise, there is a great number of trees down, probably from storms in late spring/early summer. You may get to practice your limbo. I saw some large parking lots, but they were closed. Parking is limited to one small area, but with bathrooms handy. There are nice views of Lake Lanier, as well as the Chattahoochee River. Some sites listed has an easy trail, but I believe it is closer to moderate. Would certainly like to go back again. Although I saw a couple of signs that said NO DOGS, I did see a couple. Frankly, I’m not sure why you couldn’t have a dog on this trail.

Buford Dam Park is an excellent spot for a day out with family or friends. Located on the southern end of Lake Lanier, this park offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. The scenic views of the lake and the dam are breathtaking, especially at sunset.

The park is well-maintained, with clean facilities and plenty of picnic areas equipped with tables and grills. There are numerous shaded spots, making it comfortable even on hot days. The swimming area is great for cooling off, and there's a sandy beach for relaxing and building sandcastles.

For those who enjoy hiking, Buford Dam Park has some great trails that offer beautiful views of the lake and surrounding nature. The park is also a fantastic spot for fishing

This is the 3rd year in a row that we booked a picnic shelter. This time we booked that same shelter as last year. It will be great if there was a phone number to reach out for service. (The phone number provided was of no use when we need some help.)
Thanks

We booked the picnic shelter for our Annual Alumni Picnic. We loved it. Somehow our shelter didn't have electricity when we reached in the morning. Mr. Chuck Carlos attended to it immediately and rectified the problem! (A tripped circuit breaker!) He even left his phone number, should we need any further assistance! The venue and its friendly staff will make us comeback again soon! Just to think of it... this beautiful lake and venue is just in our backyard!

Buford Dam Park- I called several places including park ranger and was told they don’t allow pets. I was told that they are very strict with their pet policy that if it’s not followed, guest would have to pay fine & had to leave to park ASAP. However, when I arrived at the park, I saw many dogs. If they’re not actually enforcing the rule, they shouldn’t lie about it and it shouldn’t be one in the first place.