About Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga)
Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles 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. Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking. Van Pugh North Park offers access to picnic areas and restrooms. Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small…
- Managed by: Lake Sidney Lanier, USACE
- Where: 4 mi west of Flowery Branch, GA · 34.18721, -83.98108
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows only on the best nights, if at all.
Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 2.8 mi
Propane: 5.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Van Pug South Campground 0.5 mi
- Van Pugh South Day Use Facility 0.6 mi
- Shoal Creek 2.4 mi
- Old Federal 3 mi
- Shady Grove 3.3 mi
- Lanier Park Shelter (Ga) 4.9 mi