Van Pugh South Day Use Facility in GA -- Campground & RV Camping in Georgia
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility in GA
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Set along the shaded, oak- and pine-covered shores of Lake Lanier in the Blue Ridge foothills, Van Pugh South is a day-use facility focused on water recreation and picnicking. The site features 54 small group picnic areas equipped with grills, tables, fire rings, and dedicated parking, with select spots offering electric and water hookups. On-site amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, a playground, and an accessible boat ramp providing direct access to the 38,000-acre reservoir for boating, swimming, and fishing.
The road in has not been measured -- unknown, not bad.
The Lake Lanier shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, Flowery Branch, is 4.4 mi off.
September normals 62–82°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.