Van Pugh South Day Use Facility Near Flowery Branch, GA

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About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, providing over 11 million annual visitors with limitless recreation opportunities.

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2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 2 to Sep 20

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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.

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4.3

621 reviews

62.3%

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21.7%

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5.8%

3.9%

6.3%

Michael D

May 24, 2022

Good

Michael D

May 24, 2022

Good

Charles S

May 23, 2022

Campsites are clean and wonderful. It's nice to hammock, read, paddle. Campfire rings are low enough to see the fire which is nice. Cell signal is plenty strong enough in this area too.

Olena A

May 23, 2022

Wonderful and clean campground.

Olena A

May 23, 2022

Wonderful and clean campground.

Charles S

May 23, 2022

Campsites are clean and wonderful. It's nice to hammock, read, paddle. Campfire rings are low enough to see the fire which is nice. Cell signal is plenty strong enough in this area too.

Charles S

May 23, 2022

Campsites are clean and wonderful. It's nice to hammock, read, paddle. Campfire rings are low enough to see the fire which is nice. Cell signal is plenty strong enough in this area too.

Olena A

May 23, 2022

Wonderful and clean campground.

Constance Y

May 20, 2022

Clean

Jeffrey W

May 20, 2022

1 word. Amazing.

Location Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Address:
6749 Gaines Ferry Road
Flowery Branch, GA, 30542
United States

Highway access

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

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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