About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- 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
Miryam L
August 23, 2021
Such of amazing park, I can’t wait to go back. Everything is so beautiful and the experience so amazing that is hard to describe it, you have to be there to live the experience
Miryam L
August 23, 2021
Such of amazing park, I can’t wait to go back. Everything is so beautiful and the experience so amazing that is hard to describe it, you have to be there to live the experience
Steven S
August 22, 2021
Van Pugh is at a very nice vantage point on Lake Lanier. Very easy to drive into. Lots of nearby amenities, including marinas, lakeside restaurants, shopping if you forgot something. The managers were very helpful and they made regular rounds to check on e everyone. My only negative comment is that you are very close to one of the boaters’ beach up areas. The constant, almost continuous loud music can be quite annoying as the sound from the water just reverberates right in to the campsites on the north side of Van Pugh, sites 1-23. We did enjoy our stay and will look forward to returning.
Steven S
August 22, 2021
Van Pugh is at a very nice vantage point on Lake Lanier. Very easy to drive into. Lots of nearby amenities, including marinas, lakeside restaurants, shopping if you forgot something. The managers were very helpful and they made regular rounds to check on e everyone. My only negative comment is that you are very close to one of the boaters’ beach up areas. The constant, almost continuous loud music can be quite annoying as the sound from the water just reverberates right in to the campsites on the north side of Van Pugh, sites 1-23. We did enjoy our stay and will look forward to returning.
Steven S
August 22, 2021
Van Pugh is at a very nice vantage point on Lake Lanier. Very easy to drive into. Lots of nearby amenities, including marinas, lakeside restaurants, shopping if you forgot something. The managers were very helpful and they made regular rounds to check on e everyone. My only negative comment is that you are very close to one of the boaters’ beach up areas. The constant, almost continuous loud music can be quite annoying as the sound from the water just reverberates right in to the campsites on the north side of Van Pugh, sites 1-23. We did enjoy our stay and will look forward to returning.
Charles H
August 20, 2021
I love this location!!
Charles H
August 20, 2021
I love this location!!
Mitchell M
August 20, 2021
We always try to make reservations for sites 32-33. We had a great time and loved the experience ❤ only had one complaint. On the day we were to check out. They came around 11:15am to remind us of our check out time of which was fine but then as I was hooking up the camper they came again to tell me that check out was at 1pm. That was frustrating 😑
Mitchell M
August 20, 2021
We always try to make reservations for sites 32-33. We had a great time and loved the experience ❤ only had one complaint. On the day we were to check out. They came around 11:15am to remind us of our check out time of which was fine but then as I was hooking up the camper they came again to tell me that check out was at 1pm. That was frustrating 😑
Charles H
August 20, 2021
I love this location!!
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
