About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
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- Pet friendly
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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
kaitlyn f
June 19, 2022
Great stay! Our site had access to a private beach area that was joined with another site. A lot of room to share. However, a boat from the lake pulled up with their 15 children, taking up our area. This happens a lot when we go camping and it’s very frustrating when we pay for a specific spot and boaters try to take over. Luckily, our neighboring campers called and the park attendant came and took care of it. Very satisfied with the diligent effort to keep their campers happy.
kaitlyn f
June 19, 2022
Great stay! Our site had access to a private beach area that was joined with another site. A lot of room to share. However, a boat from the lake pulled up with their 15 children, taking up our area. This happens a lot when we go camping and it’s very frustrating when we pay for a specific spot and boaters try to take over. Luckily, our neighboring campers called and the park attendant came and took care of it. Very satisfied with the diligent effort to keep their campers happy.
kaitlyn f
June 19, 2022
Great stay! Our site had access to a private beach area that was joined with another site. A lot of room to share. However, a boat from the lake pulled up with their 15 children, taking up our area. This happens a lot when we go camping and it’s very frustrating when we pay for a specific spot and boaters try to take over. Luckily, our neighboring campers called and the park attendant came and took care of it. Very satisfied with the diligent effort to keep their campers happy.
Richard
June 18, 2022
A wonderful time was had!
We had an inside lot because when I made reservations the water lots were taken. There were many water lots open the entire time we were there.
Too many playing reserve game and not coming sadly.
Donaghi P
June 18, 2022
Love this place
Donaghi P
June 18, 2022
Love this place
Richard
June 18, 2022
A wonderful time was had!
We had an inside lot because when I made reservations the water lots were taken. There were many water lots open the entire time we were there.
Too many playing reserve game and not coming sadly.
Richard
June 18, 2022
A wonderful time was had!
We had an inside lot because when I made reservations the water lots were taken. There were many water lots open the entire time we were there.
Too many playing reserve game and not coming sadly.
Donaghi P
June 18, 2022
Love this place
Haley S
June 13, 2022
Absolutely beautiful! Loved lot #34, super spacious and shaded to beat the heat. We did not use the bathhouse, but the site was well kept. We will be back!
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
