About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Activities & Attractions
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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
Pet friendly
Showers
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
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.
Ronald W
April 17, 2021
Personnel were unfriendly and rude. Was trying to enjoy myself & they treated me poorly.
Ronald W
April 17, 2021
Personnel were unfriendly and rude. Was trying to enjoy myself & they treated me poorly.
Ronald W
April 17, 2021
Personnel were unfriendly and rude. Was trying to enjoy myself & they treated me poorly.
Yuichi I
April 18, 2021
We use site #32 , it was nice view and location is great.
But daytime till late night, boat sound is loud and if you use a tent you must check weather for windy day, this site is very easy get wind. We were canceled one day stay cause too strong wind .
Yuichi I
April 18, 2021
We use site #32 , it was nice view and location is great.
But daytime till late night, boat sound is loud and if you use a tent you must check weather for windy day, this site is very easy get wind. We were canceled one day stay cause too strong wind .
Yuichi I
April 18, 2021
We use site #32 , it was nice view and location is great.
But daytime till late night, boat sound is loud and if you use a tent you must check weather for windy day, this site is very easy get wind. We were canceled one day stay cause too strong wind .
Gwen A
April 19, 2021
Sites are very unlevel and narrow
AUBREY C
April 19, 2021
Excellent lake view from this site. The grounds were clean and the host staff were welcoming upon arrival.
Gwen A
April 19, 2021
Sites are very unlevel and narrow
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
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