About Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Beach Access
Reviews (2)
Review Summary
Alissa P
August 8, 2020
I was told by someone that parking was going to be reserved, which is why they asked me on the reservation how many cars we were going to have. When I got there, i was told that parking was first come first serve, and they couldn't reserve parking for my son's 1st birthday party. The lady was VERY rude and told me to "bump" up my party time so maybe all my guests could get in. I advised them that I would have to leave to get the balloons and cake and she told me that I may not be able to get back in to my son's FIRST birthday party. As I feel like that was rude and unprofessional, i chose to have my party elsewhere. Along with people disrespecting the fact that i had to pavilion AND the grill pavilion rented. When I showed up there was a family all sprawled out using the grill that I paid for and rented. Along with people walking straight through the pavilion and someone even sitting in the pavilion and when asked to move he would not. I do NOT and will NOT ever recommend reserving this pavilion.
Nelson N
January 11, 2020
Excellent place for picnic. Enjoyed cook out, beach and outdoor games. Facilities are awesome with bathrooms and parking. Great place.
Location & Directions for Van Pugh North Park Shelter (GA)
6838 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 United States
Elevation: 341 ft
Getting There
<p>Physical address is 6838 Gaines Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.</p>
<p>From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 for Hwy 20 east, follow Hwy 20 east for approximately 10 mi and turn left on Peachtree Industrial Rd., turn left on Gaines Ferry ...
Physical address is 6838 Gaines Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 for Hwy 20 east, follow Hwy 20 east for approximately 10 mi and turn left on Peachtree Industrial Rd., turn left on Gaines Ferry Rd., road forks at end, turn right and road dead ends into park.
From Interstate 985, take exit 8 and turn left on Friendship Rd. (Hwy 347), at third traffic light turn right at Mcever Rd., turn left on Gaines Ferry Rd., turn right at the fork, and the road dead ends into park.
Highway access
The park is accessible via Georgia Highway 400 and Interstate 985. From Highway 400, take exit 14 for Hwy 20 east, and from Interstate 985, use exit 8 to reach Gaines Ferry Road.
Policies & Rules
General
- This shelter is ONLY available on a first-come, first-served basis. No advanced reservations are accepted. Reservations cannot be made online, over the phone, or in person in the park.
- Parking is also on a first-come, first served basis. Due to high volume of visitation, arrive early in the morning to the park. Park may reach full capacity by .
- First-come visitors must physically occupy the shelter to be considered first-served on the site. "Saving your spot" by other means is prohibited.
- Alcohol, pets, and fireworks are prohibited.
- Directional signs placed along park roadways are prohibited.
- Amplified live music and P.A. systems are prohibited.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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