About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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- Lake Access
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Reviews (621)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is praised for its beautiful location on Lake Lanier, offering clean sites and picturesque views, making it a perfect spot for a day at the lake. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the feeling of community among campers. However, some concerns were raised about limited overnight camping availability, crowd management, and occasional disturbances from large gatherings.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is praised for its beautiful location on Lake Lanier, offering clean sites and picturesque views, making it a perfect spot for a day at the lake. Many visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the feeling of community among campers. However, some concerns were raised about limited overnight camping availability, crowd management, and occasional disturbances from large gatherings.
Review Summary
Haifeng W
July 8, 2022
Love the site! Very clean and close to water, no mosquitoes or flies, fully shaded and feels cool even during summer!
Haifeng W
July 8, 2022
Love the site! Very clean and close to water, no mosquitoes or flies, fully shaded and feels cool even during summer!
Thomas N
July 8, 2022
Great staff
Liz P
July 8, 2022
I always love staying at Van Pugh! Sites right off the water with electric and water hookups for a great rate! The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Liz P
July 8, 2022
I always love staying at Van Pugh! Sites right off the water with electric and water hookups for a great rate! The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Thomas N
July 8, 2022
Great staff
Liz P
July 8, 2022
I always love staying at Van Pugh! Sites right off the water with electric and water hookups for a great rate! The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Haifeng W
July 8, 2022
Love the site! Very clean and close to water, no mosquitoes or flies, fully shaded and feels cool even during summer!
Lucinda P
July 3, 2022
Beautiful campground and lovely views from our site. Will return.
Lucinda P
July 3, 2022
Beautiful campground and lovely views from our site. Will return.
Location Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Address:
6749 Gaines Ferry Road
Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
United States
Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Highway 347/Friendship Road. Turn right on McEver Road, then left on Gaines Ferry Road and follow signs to the campground.
The campground is accessible via I-85 and I-985, with Exit 8 leading to Highway 347/Friendship Road. McEver Road and Gaines Ferry Road provide further access to the facility.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1844 / -83.9906
Elevation: 344 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
