About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Spring
Boating
Kayaking
Summer
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Fall
Boating
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Reviews (631)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Carol W
September 16, 2020
Depending on which spot u reserve. Some spots have more space with amazing view.
Overall, nice place for some r n r.
Carol W
September 16, 2020
Depending on which spot u reserve. Some spots have more space with amazing view.
Overall, nice place for some r n r.
Alisa F
September 14, 2020
Excellent hosts, clean facilities, wonderful spot for families! 4 hears in a row!
Alisa F
September 14, 2020
Excellent hosts, clean facilities, wonderful spot for families! 4 hears in a row!
Alisa F
September 14, 2020
Excellent hosts, clean facilities, wonderful spot for families! 4 hears in a row!
Cheryl R
September 4, 2020
Great lake views. Walk to the tent pad was a little long and steep, but, otherwise, very comfortable. Great for access to the water!
Cheryl R
September 4, 2020
Great lake views. Walk to the tent pad was a little long and steep, but, otherwise, very comfortable. Great for access to the water!
Cheryl R
September 4, 2020
Great lake views. Walk to the tent pad was a little long and steep, but, otherwise, very comfortable. Great for access to the water!
Eladia A
August 30, 2020
We have camped twice at Van Pugh and we love it! Our family and friends love this site too. The staff at the gate are very friendly and the boat ramp is very easy to handle with a jet ski. The sites in itself are on the smaller size for our family. So if you have one of those 11 person tent... they are to big for the sites. The second time we had to get a 7 person tent as we have a (9,2 and 1 year old baby girls. They love our camping trips) a more compact one. But other than that, the sites are beautiful. Creating memories
Eladia A
August 30, 2020
We have camped twice at Van Pugh and we love it! Our family and friends love this site too. The staff at the gate are very friendly and the boat ramp is very easy to handle with a jet ski. The sites in itself are on the smaller size for our family. So if you have one of those 11 person tent... they are to big for the sites. The second time we had to get a 7 person tent as we have a (9,2 and 1 year old baby girls. They love our camping trips) a more compact one. But other than that, the sites are beautiful. Creating memories
Location & Directions for Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 United States
Elevation: 344 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
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.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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