About Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (23)
What Guests Are Saying
Buford Dam Park offers a scenic and well-maintained environment for visitors, featuring stunning views of the dam and Lake Lanier, along with ample picnic areas and a sandy beach for relaxation. It's an excellent location for recreational activities, including hiking and fishing, with opportunities for trout fishing nearby. While some trails may need maintenance, the overall experience is enjoyable and family-friendly, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Buford Dam Park offers a scenic and well-maintained environment for visitors, featuring stunning views of the dam and Lake Lanier, along with ample picnic areas and a sandy beach for relaxation. It's an excellent location for recreational activities, including hiking and fishing, with opportunities for trout fishing nearby. While some trails may need maintenance, the overall experience is enjoyable and family-friendly, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Jabbar B
February 22, 2026
Nice place to walk and enjoy the spectacular view of the dam. Plenty of parking and very safe.
James Dean
February 10, 2026
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
Scott Holcomb
October 21, 2025
Beautiful place to hang out and the river is just an amazing calm place to be on and great trout fishing!
Ali H
September 30, 2025
It was good
Ali H
September 30, 2025
It was good
jae ho s
September 21, 2025
Quiet, good place.
jae ho s
September 21, 2025
Quiet, good place.
D-Ray
November 3, 2024
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.
AHMED ISLAM
August 8, 2024
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
Raktim S
September 16, 2023
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
Location Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)
Address:
1200 Buford Dam Road
Buford, GA, 30518
United States
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 to Highway 20 east, turn left onto Sanders Road, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Road. After crossing the dam, turn left when you see Lanier Project Management Office sign.
From Interstate 85, take exit 111 and head north on Lawrencville-Suwanee Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road. Turn left on Buford Dam Road, turn right at the Lanier Project Management Officesign.
Buford Dam Park Shelters is accessible via GA-20, approximately 5 miles to the north, and I-985, which is about 10 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1525 / -84.0615
Elevation: 342 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reservations must be made in advance through Recreation.gov.
- Reservations must be made online; in-person reservations are not allowed.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Shelters are designated for small group gatherings only.
- Only one shelter reservation is allowed per event.
- During Federal holidays, shelters operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees & deposits
- Day-use fees are additional and not included in shelter reservations.
Pets
- Alcohol, pets, and fireworks are not allowed in the park.
Safety & rules
- No directional signs are allowed along park roadways.
- Amplified music and public address systems are not allowed.
Vehicles & parking
- Trailers and tow-behind vehicles are not permitted.
- Parking is first-come, first-served; plan to arrive early.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
