About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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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
CYNTHIA B
June 6, 2020
Just be careful. We are living in turbulent times. BTW, there is a party barge (that can be rented) that cruises, very slowly, around Lake Lanier that blasts it's music at 2:30 a.m.
CYNTHIA B
June 6, 2020
Just be careful. We are living in turbulent times. BTW, there is a party barge (that can be rented) that cruises, very slowly, around Lake Lanier that blasts it's music at 2:30 a.m.
CYNTHIA B
June 6, 2020
Just be careful. We are living in turbulent times. BTW, there is a party barge (that can be rented) that cruises, very slowly, around Lake Lanier that blasts it's music at 2:30 a.m.
Barbara E
January 18, 2020
I like the place very well the only thing was I didn't like the campsite that I chose it was a big Hill may been 59 years old could not go down that Hill the other and that I really liked it I will be back again this year
Barbara E
January 18, 2020
I like the place very well the only thing was I didn't like the campsite that I chose it was a big Hill may been 59 years old could not go down that Hill the other and that I really liked it I will be back again this year
Barbara E
January 18, 2020
I like the place very well the only thing was I didn't like the campsite that I chose it was a big Hill may been 59 years old could not go down that Hill the other and that I really liked it I will be back again this year
Sharon R
January 17, 2020
Campgrounds and site were awesome. Bathrooms not aouch. Poorly lit, never cleaned and never any paper towels
Sharon R
January 17, 2020
Campgrounds and site were awesome. Bathrooms not aouch. Poorly lit, never cleaned and never any paper towels
Sharon R
January 17, 2020
Campgrounds and site were awesome. Bathrooms not aouch. Poorly lit, never cleaned and never any paper towels
Staci C
January 16, 2020
This is our all-time favorite place to camp and we camp a lot! Staff is friendly, sites are large, views are beautiful and there are a ton of options to choose from whether you want water or wooded, secluded or with friends. Can't wait to go back!
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
