About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
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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
Yong K
June 26, 2020
Excellent location and very kind staffs.
bob y
June 25, 2020
VERY FRIENDLY GATE KEEPERS
bob y
June 25, 2020
VERY FRIENDLY GATE KEEPERS
bob y
June 25, 2020
VERY FRIENDLY GATE KEEPERS
Timur T
June 19, 2020
This is one of the best campgrounds we've been near the water. Area is clean, staff is welcoming and views are gorgeous. If there was anything bad about our experience, it would be the neighbors. They would come and go near our campsite to fish, since site 55 is located so low and near the water.
Timur T
June 19, 2020
This is one of the best campgrounds we've been near the water. Area is clean, staff is welcoming and views are gorgeous. If there was anything bad about our experience, it would be the neighbors. They would come and go near our campsite to fish, since site 55 is located so low and near the water.
Timur T
June 19, 2020
This is one of the best campgrounds we've been near the water. Area is clean, staff is welcoming and views are gorgeous. If there was anything bad about our experience, it would be the neighbors. They would come and go near our campsite to fish, since site 55 is located so low and near the water.
Jay C
June 11, 2020
Excellent experience
Jay C
June 11, 2020
Excellent experience
Jay C
June 11, 2020
Excellent experience
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
