Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Address 6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch , GA, 30542
StateGA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone770-967-6315
EmailAndrea.R.Wagner@usace.army.mil

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
🔥 Campfire Allowed
🚰 Water Hookup
📌 BBQ: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
Condition Rating: Good
📌 Electricity Hookup: 30–50
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
👥 Max Num of People: 8–15
🕒 Checkout Time: 8:00 PM
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
📌 Proximity to Water: Lakefront
📌 Location Rating: Good
🚗 Driveway Grade: Moderate, Slight
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–26
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 3
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Pull-Through
📌 Site Length: 15–130
📌 Site Rating: Standard
🕒 Checkin Time: 8:00 AM
📌 Fire Pit: Y
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🚙 Min Num of Vehicles: 1
📌 GRILLS: Y
📌 Tent Pad: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
📌 Accessibility: Y
Accessible Sites: 3 of 55
📅 Reservable Sites: 54 of 55
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Overview

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia.
The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, providing over 11 million annual visitors with limitless recreation opportunities.

Recreation

Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wake boarding and much more.

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:21 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)