West Bank Park Shelters (GA) Near Cumming, GA

About West Bank Park Shelters (GA)

West Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit.

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Currently open - Sep 21 to Dec 31

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Reviews (11)

What Guests Are Saying

The West Bank Park Shelters feature a clean pavilion with electricity and beautiful scenery, making it ideal for gatherings, accommodating up to 30 guests. However, some visitors faced issues with rude park rangers and miscommunication regarding shelter reservations, leading to inconvenience. Despite these challenges, the park is praised for its location and amenities, though improvements in signage and restroom access would enhance the experience.

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Review Summary

3.6

11 reviews

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Shaukat G

May 19, 2021

Good

Location & Directions for West Bank Park Shelters (GA)

3500 Buford Dam Road, Cumming, GA 30041 United States

Elevation: 336 ft

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Getting There

<p>Physical address is 3500 Buford Dam Rd., Cumming, GA 30041.</p>
<p>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...

Nearest town

Cumming, GA - 5.6 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

West Bank Park is accessible from Georgia Highway 400 via exit 14 and from Interstate 85 via exit 111, providing connection to major highways in the area.

Policies & Rules

General

This location is available for advanced reservations only through Recreation.gov.
Shelter reservations cannot be made in person at the park.
Day-Use park fees are not included in shelter reservations and apply to all visitors.
 Alcohol, pets, and fireworks are prohibited. 
Directional signs placed along park roadways are prohibited. 
Trailers and tow-behinds are prohibited.
Amplified live music and P.A. systems are prohibited.
Arrive early as parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shelters are first-come, first-served on the following Federal holiday weekends: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

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