About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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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
Crystal
May 15, 2022
I was having trouble with my ex and he was still able to get in the gate after I told the gate attendant what was going on and they still let him in even though it was in my name and the result of them not doing there job well he was able to go in and he cut my tent and destroyed all of my camping gear
Crystal
May 15, 2022
I was having trouble with my ex and he was still able to get in the gate after I told the gate attendant what was going on and they still let him in even though it was in my name and the result of them not doing there job well he was able to go in and he cut my tent and destroyed all of my camping gear
Crystal
May 15, 2022
I was having trouble with my ex and he was still able to get in the gate after I told the gate attendant what was going on and they still let him in even though it was in my name and the result of them not doing there job well he was able to go in and he cut my tent and destroyed all of my camping gear
Robert L
May 12, 2022
Well ran
Robert L
May 12, 2022
Well ran
Robert L
May 12, 2022
Well ran
Samantha H
May 2, 2022
We were right on the water! Very well kept site, bathrooms were good (for a campground). Will definitely return
Samantha H
May 2, 2022
We were right on the water! Very well kept site, bathrooms were good (for a campground). Will definitely return
Samantha H
May 2, 2022
We were right on the water! Very well kept site, bathrooms were good (for a campground). Will definitely return
Daryl F
April 29, 2022
Clean mostly spacious campsites. Many sites have easy access to the water. Bathrooms were clean. Shower water could have been hotter but ...ok. Campground attendants were wonderful. The campground felt very safe.
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
