About West Bank Park Shelters (GA)
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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.
Review Summary
Shaukat G
May 19, 2021
Good
Location West Bank Park Shelters (GA)
Address:
3500 Buford Dam Road
Cumming, GA, 30041
United States
Physical address is 3500 Buford Dam Rd., Cumming, GA 30041.
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 the sigh for West Bank Park.
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 Office sign.
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.
Elevation: 336 feet
5.6 mi drive to downtown Cumming (about 13 min)
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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Last updated: August 23, 2026
