About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Boating
Kayaking
Summer
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Fall
Boating
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Reviews (631)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is highly praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, well-maintained sites, and cleanliness, making it a perfect spot for a day at the lake. Many visitors express a desire for the campground to reopen for overnight camping, highlighting its appeal for extended stays. Overall, guests enjoy the privacy and experience offered, especially in comparison to public beaches.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is highly praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, well-maintained sites, and cleanliness, making it a perfect spot for a day at the lake. Many visitors express a desire for the campground to reopen for overnight camping, highlighting its appeal for extended stays. Overall, guests enjoy the privacy and experience offered, especially in comparison to public beaches.
Review Summary
Sherry T
April 9, 2021
Loved site 31. Bathrooms immaculate!
Donovan B
April 9, 2021
You could feel the warm Georgia hospitality when you first pull up. The gentleman and woman in the building were very friendly and accommodating. The campgrounds and bathrooms were very clean and well kept. I was there for 3 nights and the first 2 nights were just us tent camping so it was very quiet. We walked and drove the entire campgrounds and I love the views from everywhere.
Jeremy A
April 11, 2021
Site 36, easter weekend. Site had a good view. Was not very level and length could only park 1 car in the lot + 19 ft travel trailer. Great amenities with fire ring, shade, on a less traveled peninsula of the park, walking distance of bath house up the hill, etc.
Jeremy A
April 11, 2021
Site 36, easter weekend. Site had a good view. Was not very level and length could only park 1 car in the lot + 19 ft travel trailer. Great amenities with fire ring, shade, on a less traveled peninsula of the park, walking distance of bath house up the hill, etc.
Jeremy A
April 11, 2021
Site 36, easter weekend. Site had a good view. Was not very level and length could only park 1 car in the lot + 19 ft travel trailer. Great amenities with fire ring, shade, on a less traveled peninsula of the park, walking distance of bath house up the hill, etc.
Terry W
April 13, 2021
Ideally, it's a campground for boaters and not much else. That said, it's well taken care of. Clean bathroom & showers. Sites tend to be well spaced. Gracious hosts. We spent 3 days relaxing and exploring.
Terry W
April 13, 2021
Ideally, it's a campground for boaters and not much else. That said, it's well taken care of. Clean bathroom & showers. Sites tend to be well spaced. Gracious hosts. We spent 3 days relaxing and exploring.
Terry W
April 13, 2021
Ideally, it's a campground for boaters and not much else. That said, it's well taken care of. Clean bathroom & showers. Sites tend to be well spaced. Gracious hosts. We spent 3 days relaxing and exploring.
Teri L
April 15, 2021
Van Pugh is always clean and well maintained. I love the location situated right on Lake Lanier and it has all the amenities you could need for a nice camping experience. The only drawback to my most recent experience was that there were quite a lot of children running around. But that is to be expected. Just a tad too noisy this time around. But overall an excellent campsite.
Teri L
April 15, 2021
Van Pugh is always clean and well maintained. I love the location situated right on Lake Lanier and it has all the amenities you could need for a nice camping experience. The only drawback to my most recent experience was that there were quite a lot of children running around. But that is to be expected. Just a tad too noisy this time around. But overall an excellent campsite.
Location & Directions for Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 United States
Elevation: 344 ft
Getting There
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.
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.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026