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
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!
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!
Rrichaa S
June 12, 2022
The campground itself is awesome however the boats on the lake were extremely noisy. Both the nights we were there, the boats had blaring music till 5 AM, didn’t get any sleep. ☹️
Rrichaa S
June 12, 2022
The campground itself is awesome however the boats on the lake were extremely noisy. Both the nights we were there, the boats had blaring music till 5 AM, didn’t get any sleep. ☹️
Rrichaa S
June 12, 2022
The campground itself is awesome however the boats on the lake were extremely noisy. Both the nights we were there, the boats had blaring music till 5 AM, didn’t get any sleep. ☹️
Chris R
June 10, 2022
Gate attendants are the best we’ve !!!!
Chris R
June 10, 2022
Gate attendants are the best we’ve !!!!
Chris R
June 10, 2022
Gate attendants are the best we’ve !!!!
Lixing D
June 8, 2022
I love it!
Lixing D
June 8, 2022
I love it!
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
