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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND
VAN PUGH SOUTH CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers
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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.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Kayaking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 2 to Sep 20

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • 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.

Review Summary

4.3
621 reviews
5
62.3%
387
4
21.7%
135
3
5.8%
36
2
3.9%
24
1
6.3%
39

Jeffrey W

May 20, 2022

5

1 word. Amazing.

Constance Y

May 20, 2022

5

Clean

Constance Y

May 20, 2022

5

Clean

Jeffrey W

May 20, 2022

5

1 word. Amazing.

Scott G

May 18, 2022

5

Excellent campground for campers under 25ft.

Scott G

May 18, 2022

5

Excellent campground for campers under 25ft.

Scott G

May 18, 2022

5

Excellent campground for campers under 25ft.

Grant P

May 16, 2022

4

The host was very nice and everything was very well kept. The bathrooms were old and tired but kept very clean

Grant P

May 16, 2022

4

The host was very nice and everything was very well kept. The bathrooms were old and tired but kept very clean

Grant P

May 16, 2022

4

The host was very nice and everything was very well kept. The bathrooms were old and tired but kept very clean

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

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