About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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
Russell F
May 28, 2022
Beautiful!!! Loved it. Only downside for us was lots of poison Ivy, and it was hard to walk dog avoiding it
Russell F
May 28, 2022
Beautiful!!! Loved it. Only downside for us was lots of poison Ivy, and it was hard to walk dog avoiding it
Russell F
May 28, 2022
Beautiful!!! Loved it. Only downside for us was lots of poison Ivy, and it was hard to walk dog avoiding it
Sherry W
May 27, 2022
Very nice park and you could never ask for better host.
Sherry W
May 27, 2022
Very nice park and you could never ask for better host.
Sherry W
May 27, 2022
Very nice park and you could never ask for better host.
Esther J
May 25, 2022
We feel so Blessed to come here into this clean and wonderful Nature Paradise...people are excellent and all camp hosts are helpful and friendly...
Esther J
May 25, 2022
We feel so Blessed to come here into this clean and wonderful Nature Paradise...people are excellent and all camp hosts are helpful and friendly...
Esther J
May 25, 2022
We feel so Blessed to come here into this clean and wonderful Nature Paradise...people are excellent and all camp hosts are helpful and friendly...
Michael D
May 24, 2022
Good
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
