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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- 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
Esther J
January 16, 2020
I love this camp ground...well maintained...excellent sites...great hosts...perfect spot...
Jennifer W
January 16, 2020
Everyone is so respectful of your privacy while at the same time, making you feel secure and wanted. One of the best campgrounds I go to.
Stephen B
January 16, 2020
My experience at the Van Pugh South location was very peaceful and the camping site had a great view of the lake.
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!
Esther J
January 16, 2020
I love this camp ground...well maintained...excellent sites...great hosts...perfect spot...
Jennifer W
January 16, 2020
Everyone is so respectful of your privacy while at the same time, making you feel secure and wanted. One of the best campgrounds I go to.
Stephen B
January 16, 2020
My experience at the Van Pugh South location was very peaceful and the camping site had a great view of the lake.
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!
Esther J
January 16, 2020
I love this camp ground...well maintained...excellent sites...great hosts...perfect spot...
Jennifer W
January 16, 2020
Everyone is so respectful of your privacy while at the same time, making you feel secure and wanted. One of the best campgrounds I go to.
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
