About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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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
Patricia G
July 12, 2021
The attendant at the gate was very rude. There was some confusion about the reservation and the lady at the gate could care less about the situation. My mother was in from out of town and wanted to come out to visit for a while. You are not allowed to have guests. Only people camping are allowed onsite. The site was also at the top of a steep hill. We ended up forfeiting the whole reservation and went next door to North Van Pugh. The attendants at South Van Pugh should go to North Van Pugh to see what customer service should be like. Never returning to this site. There are plenty of other campsites that do not nitpick who is at the site.
vitali p
July 12, 2021
the rangers who work there are like the guards in the prison !
Patricia G
July 12, 2021
The attendant at the gate was very rude. There was some confusion about the reservation and the lady at the gate could care less about the situation. My mother was in from out of town and wanted to come out to visit for a while. You are not allowed to have guests. Only people camping are allowed onsite. The site was also at the top of a steep hill. We ended up forfeiting the whole reservation and went next door to North Van Pugh. The attendants at South Van Pugh should go to North Van Pugh to see what customer service should be like. Never returning to this site. There are plenty of other campsites that do not nitpick who is at the site.
vitali p
July 12, 2021
the rangers who work there are like the guards in the prison !
Beth H
July 9, 2021
We stayed at Site 031 for 2 nights. The campground was very nice and each site seemed to have enough privacy from other sites. The views from this site were really pretty. The walk to the bathroom was mostly uphill but it really didn't take too long. I have no complaints about the rest rooms. We had a 9 by 14 feet tent and it almost didn't fit in the space. We were unable to properly stake the fly as it caused some tripping hazards near the pad closest to the water. Because of the size of our tent, we didn't use our fire pit as it was about 2.5 feet from the tent. The picnic table at this site is permanent (cemented to the ground) and cannot be moved. Overall, we had a really good experience and plan to go back and possibly to this site or the ones next to it.
Beth H
July 9, 2021
We stayed at Site 031 for 2 nights. The campground was very nice and each site seemed to have enough privacy from other sites. The views from this site were really pretty. The walk to the bathroom was mostly uphill but it really didn't take too long. I have no complaints about the rest rooms. We had a 9 by 14 feet tent and it almost didn't fit in the space. We were unable to properly stake the fly as it caused some tripping hazards near the pad closest to the water. Because of the size of our tent, we didn't use our fire pit as it was about 2.5 feet from the tent. The picnic table at this site is permanent (cemented to the ground) and cannot be moved. Overall, we had a really good experience and plan to go back and possibly to this site or the ones next to it.
Beth H
July 9, 2021
We stayed at Site 031 for 2 nights. The campground was very nice and each site seemed to have enough privacy from other sites. The views from this site were really pretty. The walk to the bathroom was mostly uphill but it really didn't take too long. I have no complaints about the rest rooms. We had a 9 by 14 feet tent and it almost didn't fit in the space. We were unable to properly stake the fly as it caused some tripping hazards near the pad closest to the water. Because of the size of our tent, we didn't use our fire pit as it was about 2.5 feet from the tent. The picnic table at this site is permanent (cemented to the ground) and cannot be moved. Overall, we had a really good experience and plan to go back and possibly to this site or the ones next to it.
Joseph H
July 7, 2021
Very nice location and good management of sites and facilities!
Jose R
July 7, 2021
Beautiful campground and private campsite(23) with a sandy beach within walking distance.
Joseph H
July 7, 2021
Very nice location and good management of sites and facilities!
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
