About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
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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
Terri J
July 27, 2020
A beautiful part of Lake Lanier. The water was warm and protected from busy lake traffic. Great camp site. You can put chairs down by the water to fish.
Terri J
July 27, 2020
A beautiful part of Lake Lanier. The water was warm and protected from busy lake traffic. Great camp site. You can put chairs down by the water to fish.
Terri J
July 27, 2020
A beautiful part of Lake Lanier. The water was warm and protected from busy lake traffic. Great camp site. You can put chairs down by the water to fish.
Brittany G
July 26, 2020
We LOVED this campground! Most of the camp sites are right one the water with easy access to the water! We will definitely be coming back!
Brittany G
July 26, 2020
We LOVED this campground! Most of the camp sites are right one the water with easy access to the water! We will definitely be coming back!
Brittany G
July 26, 2020
We LOVED this campground! Most of the camp sites are right one the water with easy access to the water! We will definitely be coming back!
Guy G
July 23, 2020
Great campsite, very clean and right on the water. My 2 kids aged 7 and 8 loved it as did I.... We will be back.
Guy G
July 23, 2020
Great campsite, very clean and right on the water. My 2 kids aged 7 and 8 loved it as did I.... We will be back.
Guy G
July 23, 2020
Great campsite, very clean and right on the water. My 2 kids aged 7 and 8 loved it as did I.... We will be back.
Bryan F
July 19, 2020
They seriously need to clean the restrooms and showers. They need to maintain pretty much everything. It’d also be good if they addressed the issue with poison ivy. It’s rather prevalent.
As long as you never shower or use the restroom nor go off the roadways, especially into the woods, then you’re at a fine campground... unless... well anyway... it could be a great place with just a little upkeep!
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
