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
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.
Igor K
January 15, 2020
Very nice place
Jon D
January 15, 2020
The park was nice, but the trip was eventful. The group next to us had a mother fall in the woods during the night and have to go to the hospital. It sounded like someone was being killed.
The next day, our children were playing on an already installed rope swing which was cut down by the lake patrol. The cove had a lot of boat traffic, so a little hard for the kids to be out on floats or other canoes some of the time.
The campsites were clean, good size and enough space for two cars. The couple working the front gate were very nice and helpful.
MITCHELL B
January 15, 2020
Well kept with beautiful scenery.
Igor K
January 15, 2020
Very nice place
Jon D
January 15, 2020
The park was nice, but the trip was eventful. The group next to us had a mother fall in the woods during the night and have to go to the hospital. It sounded like someone was being killed.
The next day, our children were playing on an already installed rope swing which was cut down by the lake patrol. The cove had a lot of boat traffic, so a little hard for the kids to be out on floats or other canoes some of the time.
The campsites were clean, good size and enough space for two cars. The couple working the front gate were very nice and helpful.
MITCHELL B
January 15, 2020
Well kept with beautiful scenery.
Igor K
January 15, 2020
Very nice place
Jon D
January 15, 2020
The park was nice, but the trip was eventful. The group next to us had a mother fall in the woods during the night and have to go to the hospital. It sounded like someone was being killed.
The next day, our children were playing on an already installed rope swing which was cut down by the lake patrol. The cove had a lot of boat traffic, so a little hard for the kids to be out on floats or other canoes some of the time.
The campsites were clean, good size and enough space for two cars. The couple working the front gate were very nice and helpful.
MITCHELL B
January 15, 2020
Well kept with beautiful scenery.
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
