About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
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
Jan G
August 11, 2024
This is a beautiful campground on Lake Lanier. It became a day use area with very limited times due to lack of staff. This is such a shame as clearly it cannot be well maintained. The sites overlook the lake, they are clean. Day use folks next to us had a big party and the sheriff’s department came about five times. Don’t know what that was about but it was disturbing on such a peaceful lake view site! Then they cranked the music up 🥹 and that’s when we left. We noticed the other Pugh park area was beyond full….overrun with people on a Sunday afternoon. There was no one at the gate to manage the crowd.
Virginia S
August 11, 2024
Beautiful site. Needed H/C access, worked out great.
Jan G
August 11, 2024
This is a beautiful campground on Lake Lanier. It became a day use area with very limited times due to lack of staff. This is such a shame as clearly it cannot be well maintained. The sites overlook the lake, they are clean. Day use folks next to us had a big party and the sheriff’s department came about five times. Don’t know what that was about but it was disturbing on such a peaceful lake view site! Then they cranked the music up 🥹 and that’s when we left. We noticed the other Pugh park area was beyond full….overrun with people on a Sunday afternoon. There was no one at the gate to manage the crowd.
Virginia S
August 11, 2024
Beautiful site. Needed H/C access, worked out great.
Jan G
August 11, 2024
This is a beautiful campground on Lake Lanier. It became a day use area with very limited times due to lack of staff. This is such a shame as clearly it cannot be well maintained. The sites overlook the lake, they are clean. Day use folks next to us had a big party and the sheriff’s department came about five times. Don’t know what that was about but it was disturbing on such a peaceful lake view site! Then they cranked the music up 🥹 and that’s when we left. We noticed the other Pugh park area was beyond full….overrun with people on a Sunday afternoon. There was no one at the gate to manage the crowd.
Sun ki J
August 10, 2024
Excellent!
Sun ki J
August 10, 2024
Excellent!
Sun ki J
August 10, 2024
Excellent!
janet g
July 13, 2024
Staff was very rude and unpleasant
janet g
July 13, 2024
Staff was very rude and unpleasant
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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