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
Emily N
June 30, 2021
Enjoy this campground a lot
Emily N
June 30, 2021
Enjoy this campground a lot
CarrieAnn M
June 29, 2021
Felt like private beaches throughout all the sites. Bath house was super far away from everything. The host Will was super nice and helpful. Firewood sold at entrance gate. Entrance is past a REALLY nice neighborhood. I would stay again for more nights.
CarrieAnn M
June 29, 2021
Felt like private beaches throughout all the sites. Bath house was super far away from everything. The host Will was super nice and helpful. Firewood sold at entrance gate. Entrance is past a REALLY nice neighborhood. I would stay again for more nights.
CarrieAnn M
June 29, 2021
Felt like private beaches throughout all the sites. Bath house was super far away from everything. The host Will was super nice and helpful. Firewood sold at entrance gate. Entrance is past a REALLY nice neighborhood. I would stay again for more nights.
Daniel S
June 26, 2021
We have camped at hundreds of Federal, State and Private Campgrounds. Van Pugh and Old Federal are always the best.
Daniel S
June 26, 2021
We have camped at hundreds of Federal, State and Private Campgrounds. Van Pugh and Old Federal are always the best.
Daniel S
June 26, 2021
We have camped at hundreds of Federal, State and Private Campgrounds. Van Pugh and Old Federal are always the best.
Donald R
June 23, 2021
This park HAS THE WORST RESTROOMS we have ever been into. Poorly maintained(Shower curtains that were tattered, black fungi on the walls, looked as though they hadn't been serviced in a month-Both Bath houses)
We left early because of this. Thie sites were very good but not enough to overcome the AWFUL bathhouses.
Either update and repair or close the park before someone catches a disease that could prove tragic.
Mr. Rowland
Donald R
June 23, 2021
This park HAS THE WORST RESTROOMS we have ever been into. Poorly maintained(Shower curtains that were tattered, black fungi on the walls, looked as though they hadn't been serviced in a month-Both Bath houses)
We left early because of this. Thie sites were very good but not enough to overcome the AWFUL bathhouses.
Either update and repair or close the park before someone catches a disease that could prove tragic.
Mr. Rowland
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
