About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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. Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wake boarding and much more. Van Pugh South Day Use Facility ofers 54 small group picnic sites. Some of these sites come with water and electricity. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, a fire ring, a dedicated site, dedicated parking, and drinking water. A reservation guarantees entry and in and out privileges. Flush toilets, showers, an accessible boat ramp, and a playground are also in the park. The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the…
- Fees: Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Managed by: Lake Sidney Lanier, USACE
- Where: 4 mi west of Flowery Branch, GA · 34.18444, -83.99056
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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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Class 6 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.1 mi
Propane: 5.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Van Pug South Campground 0 mi
- Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga) 0.6 mi
- Shoal Creek 1.9 mi
- Shady Grove 2.9 mi
- Old Federal 3.5 mi
- Lanier Park Shelter (Ga) 4.3 mi