Buford Dam Park Shelters
Open for day-use shelter reservations. This is NOT an overnight camping facility. Shelters are for group gatherings only, with check-in at 8:00 AM and check-out at 10:00 PM. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. The park operates under a Pack In, Pack Out trash policy.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 12:27PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast Georgia, including the following counties, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Dodge, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, Rockdale, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Post Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring bands of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Further bands of heavy rainfall remain possible for eastern Georgia this afternoon. Expected rainfall totals remains at a general 1 to 4 inches with a localized swatch of up to 8 inches possible by event end. Tropical rainfall rates and training bands of thunderstorms may lead to flash and riverine flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
The High Wind Warning has been cancelled.
The High Wind Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
About
Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. The shelters here are designed for day-use group gatherings only, with reservations available through Recreation.gov. The lake, named for poet Sidney Lanier, features 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline, and over 100 small islands. The park offers a designated swim beach, restrooms, picnic areas, basketball court, soccer field, and playground. Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from the park, a 3.5-mile loop with scenic views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fishing opportunities include bass, catfish, and panfish. Note that this facility provides day-use shelters only with check-in at 8:00 AM and check-out at 10:00 PM. There is no overnight camping. Pets, alcohol, and fireworks are prohibited. The park operates under a Pack In, Pack Out policy for trash. An $8 per vehicle day-use fee applies in addition to shelter reservation fees.
Directions
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 to Highway 20 east, turn left onto Sanders Road, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Road. After crossing the dam, turn left at the Lanier Project Management Office sign. From Interstate 85, take exit 111 and head north on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road, turn left on Buford Dam Road, then turn right at the Lanier Project Management Office sign.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (770) 945-9531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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