About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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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
Carlos D
July 31, 2022
Great place to camp. The view is awesome. Very safe
Carlos D
July 31, 2022
Great place to camp. The view is awesome. Very safe
James R
July 29, 2022
The parking pad is washed out and tricky when stepping out of camper.
Picnic pad was dirt probably due to washing from above and turns into mud with afternoon rain.
Overall site not maintained very well.
James R
July 29, 2022
The parking pad is washed out and tricky when stepping out of camper.
Picnic pad was dirt probably due to washing from above and turns into mud with afternoon rain.
Overall site not maintained very well.
James R
July 29, 2022
The parking pad is washed out and tricky when stepping out of camper.
Picnic pad was dirt probably due to washing from above and turns into mud with afternoon rain.
Overall site not maintained very well.
Jakarta H
July 28, 2022
My family and I truly enjoyed our time at Van Pugh. Enjoyed the accuracy of information related to finding a shaded sight that was also waterfront. Great breeze during the summer and just great fellow campers. We will definitely return soon.
Jakarta H
July 28, 2022
My family and I truly enjoyed our time at Van Pugh. Enjoyed the accuracy of information related to finding a shaded sight that was also waterfront. Great breeze during the summer and just great fellow campers. We will definitely return soon.
Jakarta H
July 28, 2022
My family and I truly enjoyed our time at Van Pugh. Enjoyed the accuracy of information related to finding a shaded sight that was also waterfront. Great breeze during the summer and just great fellow campers. We will definitely return soon.
Athena B
July 27, 2022
Beautiful campgrounds, reasonable amount of privacy, and amazingly kind gatestaff!
Athena B
July 27, 2022
Beautiful campgrounds, reasonable amount of privacy, and amazingly kind gatestaff!
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
