About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Ray P
April 29, 2021
Great location and wonderful staff.
Victoria Ching C
April 28, 2021
This is a great campsite for anyone who wants some quiet time during the week, well maintained and clean. Occasionally, you will hear noise from boats, but not too offensive. During the weekend, we anticipate a lot more activities on the water and noise/music from the boats will definitely be an issue. Our site took sometime to level, but was worth it.
We have to give a shout out to Willie, the host we met at the gate checking in and out. He was friendly, patient, polite and helpful - a model host for any campsites. He and his wife were also quite diligent patrolling in the campground without being intrusive. We felt safe and looked after during our short stay.
Victoria Ching C
April 28, 2021
This is a great campsite for anyone who wants some quiet time during the week, well maintained and clean. Occasionally, you will hear noise from boats, but not too offensive. During the weekend, we anticipate a lot more activities on the water and noise/music from the boats will definitely be an issue. Our site took sometime to level, but was worth it.
We have to give a shout out to Willie, the host we met at the gate checking in and out. He was friendly, patient, polite and helpful - a model host for any campsites. He and his wife were also quite diligent patrolling in the campground without being intrusive. We felt safe and looked after during our short stay.
Victoria Ching C
April 28, 2021
This is a great campsite for anyone who wants some quiet time during the week, well maintained and clean. Occasionally, you will hear noise from boats, but not too offensive. During the weekend, we anticipate a lot more activities on the water and noise/music from the boats will definitely be an issue. Our site took sometime to level, but was worth it.
We have to give a shout out to Willie, the host we met at the gate checking in and out. He was friendly, patient, polite and helpful - a model host for any campsites. He and his wife were also quite diligent patrolling in the campground without being intrusive. We felt safe and looked after during our short stay.
Jennifer C
April 27, 2021
Great place to camp! Quiet, well maintained, great staff!
Jennifer C
April 27, 2021
Great place to camp! Quiet, well maintained, great staff!
Jennifer C
April 27, 2021
Great place to camp! Quiet, well maintained, great staff!
Gary G
April 26, 2021
We had a nice time for the first time out this year even though the weather was not the best. The rest rooms were relatively clean and the hosts were very helpful. We did have some louder than necessary next door neighbors who arrived late (after 9:30) the first night and stayed up late the second night. They drove in and out of their spot several times and did not use the best language, arguing among themselves most of the evening. The other campers we met were very nice and many would stop to chat.
Gary G
April 26, 2021
We had a nice time for the first time out this year even though the weather was not the best. The rest rooms were relatively clean and the hosts were very helpful. We did have some louder than necessary next door neighbors who arrived late (after 9:30) the first night and stayed up late the second night. They drove in and out of their spot several times and did not use the best language, arguing among themselves most of the evening. The other campers we met were very nice and many would stop to chat.
Gary G
April 26, 2021
We had a nice time for the first time out this year even though the weather was not the best. The rest rooms were relatively clean and the hosts were very helpful. We did have some louder than necessary next door neighbors who arrived late (after 9:30) the first night and stayed up late the second night. They drove in and out of their spot several times and did not use the best language, arguing among themselves most of the evening. The other campers we met were very nice and many would stop to chat.
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 13, 2026