About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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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
Melissa F
September 13, 2021
Very friendly man at the gate. Site was clean and well-kept. The bathroom had no soap for a day. I told the gate person, and there was soap the next day.
Melissa F
September 13, 2021
Very friendly man at the gate. Site was clean and well-kept. The bathroom had no soap for a day. I told the gate person, and there was soap the next day.
Lisa M
September 9, 2021
The lady at check-in was beyond hospitable. Our reserved campsite was flooded and she allowed us to pick another site. The lake is lovely, however it was spooky to learn of the long-gone Black communities that lived where Lake Lanier used to be. The racial history of this country is truly terrifying. Perhaps you have interpretation of this in the park (we only stayed 1 night) as it should surely be recognized.
Lisa M
September 9, 2021
The lady at check-in was beyond hospitable. Our reserved campsite was flooded and she allowed us to pick another site. The lake is lovely, however it was spooky to learn of the long-gone Black communities that lived where Lake Lanier used to be. The racial history of this country is truly terrifying. Perhaps you have interpretation of this in the park (we only stayed 1 night) as it should surely be recognized.
Lisa M
September 9, 2021
The lady at check-in was beyond hospitable. Our reserved campsite was flooded and she allowed us to pick another site. The lake is lovely, however it was spooky to learn of the long-gone Black communities that lived where Lake Lanier used to be. The racial history of this country is truly terrifying. Perhaps you have interpretation of this in the park (we only stayed 1 night) as it should surely be recognized.
Sang S
September 7, 2021
very clean, reasonable price and friendly crew
Sang S
September 7, 2021
very clean, reasonable price and friendly crew
Mary Alice H
September 7, 2021
Great campround Hosts!
Mary Alice H
September 7, 2021
Great campround Hosts!
Sang S
September 7, 2021
very clean, reasonable price and friendly crew
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
