Cayla L
August 3, 2021
Quiet spot and it was awesome to have our own little spot at the lake! My dog loved it
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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.
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August 3, 2021
Quiet spot and it was awesome to have our own little spot at the lake! My dog loved it
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August 4, 2021
The scenery was beautiful, but on our first night, nearby campers played country music at full volume from their car from 3 am til 5 am. Other neighbors yelled at each other at all hours of the day and played loud country music when they weren’t yelling. My boys played in the lake mid morning and were shouting happily and a neighbor yelled for them to be quiet.
Park rangers were too far away to hear. Many campers seemed to be drunk based on their behavior, but the no alcohol rule and quiet hours were not enforced.
We were required to camp on a concrete slab so we couldn’t stake our tents down.
The bathhouse was nice to have and the rangers were nice but we will never return.
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August 4, 2021
The scenery was beautiful, but on our first night, nearby campers played country music at full volume from their car from 3 am til 5 am. Other neighbors yelled at each other at all hours of the day and played loud country music when they weren’t yelling. My boys played in the lake mid morning and were shouting happily and a neighbor yelled for them to be quiet.
Park rangers were too far away to hear. Many campers seemed to be drunk based on their behavior, but the no alcohol rule and quiet hours were not enforced.
We were required to camp on a concrete slab so we couldn’t stake our tents down.
The bathhouse was nice to have and the rangers were nice but we will never return.
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August 4, 2021
The scenery was beautiful, but on our first night, nearby campers played country music at full volume from their car from 3 am til 5 am. Other neighbors yelled at each other at all hours of the day and played loud country music when they weren’t yelling. My boys played in the lake mid morning and were shouting happily and a neighbor yelled for them to be quiet.
Park rangers were too far away to hear. Many campers seemed to be drunk based on their behavior, but the no alcohol rule and quiet hours were not enforced.
We were required to camp on a concrete slab so we couldn’t stake our tents down.
The bathhouse was nice to have and the rangers were nice but we will never return.
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August 11, 2021
Really loved this spot! It was so beautiful and peaceful.
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August 11, 2021
Really loved this spot! It was so beautiful and peaceful.
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August 11, 2021
Really loved this spot! It was so beautiful and peaceful.
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August 19, 2021
Stayed 10 days, thoroughly enjoyed the campground. Sites are very well kept by the staff, restrooms were very clean & well kept. Campground hosts were friendly. For folks with boats, keep in mind that not all sites have immediate access to the lake at your assigned site. You may have to share a beach site with other boats.
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August 19, 2021
Stayed 10 days, thoroughly enjoyed the campground. Sites are very well kept by the staff, restrooms were very clean & well kept. Campground hosts were friendly. For folks with boats, keep in mind that not all sites have immediate access to the lake at your assigned site. You may have to share a beach site with other boats.
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August 19, 2021
Stayed 10 days, thoroughly enjoyed the campground. Sites are very well kept by the staff, restrooms were very clean & well kept. Campground hosts were friendly. For folks with boats, keep in mind that not all sites have immediate access to the lake at your assigned site. You may have to share a beach site with other boats.
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6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 United States
Elevation: 344 ft
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.
Last updated: October 7, 2026