About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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2026 Season availability
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- Lake Access
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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
Elizabeth W
September 2, 2022
One of the most beautiful campsites we've ever stayed in. Site #32 is perfectly level and has it's own large peninsula and access to a beach area shared with #33. Whole campground is well maintained and clean. Restrooms and showers are clean. Will stay here again!
Elizabeth W
September 2, 2022
One of the most beautiful campsites we've ever stayed in. Site #32 is perfectly level and has it's own large peninsula and access to a beach area shared with #33. Whole campground is well maintained and clean. Restrooms and showers are clean. Will stay here again!
Elizabeth W
August 31, 2022
Very well maintained campground. The lake is beautiful! Showers and Bathroom are very clean. Stayed at site #32 which is a great. Has a semi-private beach, 270 degree views, level.
Elizabeth W
August 31, 2022
Very well maintained campground. The lake is beautiful! Showers and Bathroom are very clean. Stayed at site #32 which is a great. Has a semi-private beach, 270 degree views, level.
Elizabeth W
August 31, 2022
Very well maintained campground. The lake is beautiful! Showers and Bathroom are very clean. Stayed at site #32 which is a great. Has a semi-private beach, 270 degree views, level.
Liz P
August 30, 2022
Tom and Mildred are great! I have never had a bad experience here. Looking forward to coming back :) Thank you!
Julio R
August 30, 2022
Awesome park very nice people, I will go back every summer
Julio R
August 30, 2022
Awesome park very nice people, I will go back every summer
Liz P
August 30, 2022
Tom and Mildred are great! I have never had a bad experience here. Looking forward to coming back :) Thank you!
Julio R
August 30, 2022
Awesome park very nice people, I will go back every summer
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 3, 2026
