Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Georgia
No agency boundary, access route or field report is mapped to it — so there is no verdict, and we won't guess. We'll tell you the moment this trail has something to say.
Covered nearby
Trails within 25 miles where we do have a current picture.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
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. Facilities 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. Natural Features The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, and today spans 38,000 acres of water in the lush foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dense forests of oak, hickory and pine cover the region, providing shade in the day use facility and abundant wildlife habitat. Nearby Attractions Lake Lanier Islands is within driving distance and along with other parks provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are several towns within driving distance that provide opportinuties to explore. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (770) 945-9531. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or by calling the Lanier Project Management Office at 770-945-9531. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.

LANIER PARK SHELTER (GA)
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.

DUCKETT MILL
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.

BOLDING MILL
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.

Toto Creek Campground
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Van Pug South Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
VAN PUGH NORTH PARK SHELTER (GA)
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Old Federal Campground
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
OLD FEDERAL
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
BUFORD DAM PARK SHELTERS (GA)
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
WEST BANK PARK SHELTERS (GA)
~8 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.