LANIER PARK SHELTER (GA)

Address 1360 Buford Dam Road, Buford, GA, 30518
StateGA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone770-945-9531

Amenities

🕒 Checkout Time: 10:00 PM
📌 Accessibility: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 Proximity to Water: Lakefront
👥 Max Num of People: 90
🌳 Shade: Full
📌 GRILLS: Y
📌 Location Rating: Prime
🕒 Checkin Time: 8:00 AM
Accessible Sites: 1 of 1
📅 Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
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Overview

Lanier Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating.
The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit.

Recreation

Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple lo

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:27 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)